1. Soybeans, Corn Lower in Overnight Trading Soybean and corn futures were lower overnight as planting in the U.S. rolls on despite wet weather in parts of the Midwest.  About 24% of the U.S. corn crop was planted as of Sunday, the Department of Agriculture said in a report. That’s…

Today, USDA published its latest Crop Progress report of the 2025 growing season. Here’s a look at the latest numbers for corn, soybeans, wheat, and oats. Corn Crop Progress As of April 27, 24% of the corn crop across the nation’s top 18 corn-growing states had been planted. That’s ahead…

July corn ended the day down 2¼¢ at $4.83¼ per bushel. July soybeans closed up 3¼¢ at $10.62½ per bushel. July wheat contracts closed lower. CBOT wheat ended the day down 14¢ at $5.31 per bushel. KC wheat was down 11¼¢ at $5.39¾. Minneapolis wheat was down 9½¢ at $5.96¾.…

By Zach Wendling A Friday morning update from Ainsworth Fire Chief Brad Fiala, shared through the local KBRB Radio station, indicates the north-central Nebraska Plum Creek Fire is up to 70% contained as crews continue to battle the fire west and north of Johnstown in Brown County. The fire started Monday afternoon…

By P.J. Huffstutter, Leah Douglas and Tom Polansek VERSAILLES, Ohio, April 28 (Reuters) – The United States and Mexico reached an agreement on the handling of a damaging pest called New World screwworm, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Monday, after she threatened to limit cattle imports from south of the border. Screwworm can infest…

Boehringer Ingelheim shared new survey results this weekend exploring animal owners’ perceptions of the vital role veterinarians play in animal health and community well-being. The 2025 survey of animal owners builds on a 2024 survey, also conducted in partnership with market research institute Kynetec, which explored whether veterinarians feel valued…