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What Happened Recent movement in grain and oilseed prices might be described as watching paint dry. Little price volatility is reflective of a standoff in fundamental factors as well as other outside influences. Harvest pressure, uncertainty with a government shutdown, trade wars, and ample supplies are keeping a lid on prices. December corn futures, currently trading near $4.20, have not moved outside this mark by more than 15¢ for several weeks. Soybeans have been trading in a range of nearly $1 for a year, with the most recent trade activity in a 50¢ pattern. Wheat futures also have been on…

Bob Evans Restaurants aims to continue advocating for agricultural education with donations totaling $25,000 this fall. Bob Evans donated $5,000 to each of the following Ohio organizations: the Ohio FFA Foundation, Ohio 4-H, and Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation. Second, a $10,000 donation was made to the National FFA Foundation, benefitting FFA chapters in Ohio and Indiana. The restaurant chain is based in New Albany, Ohio. The three $5,000 donations included funds raised during Bob Evans’ 54th annual Farm Festival. This event took place in Rio Grande, Ohio, on the original Bob Evans Farm and birthplace of the brand, from October…

The USDA was expected to publish the 28th Crop Progress report of the growing season today, delayed from its usual Monday release by the federal holiday. However, the report was not published for a second week because of the continued government shutdown. The shutdown has affected half of the expected October reports from USDA. Just six more reports are anticipated after today for the 2025 season: two more in October, and four in November. In lieu of data from USDA, here are progress and condition estimates from other industry sources. Corn U.S. corn harvest reached an estimated 44% the week…

Like it or not, you’re going to start hearing people talk about Christmas very, very soon. Sure, Halloween and Thanksgiving haven’t arrived yet for 2025, but that doesn’t mean Walmarts, Dollar Generals, and other discount retailers aren’t carving out a sizable section of their stores for everything wintery and wonderlandy. And the centerpiece of the seasonal festivities is a Christmas tree. For agriculture, that means supporting growers and getting your hands on a live, real tree. With so many changes in agricultural pricing, inputs, and market availability this year, the Real Christmas Tree Board has revealed the results of its…

As of 9:38 a.m. CT, December corn was up 1¾¢ at $4.12½ per bushel. November soybeans were down 3¾¢ at $10.04 per bushel. December CBOT wheat was up 2¼¢ at $4.99 per bushel. December KC wheat was up 4¢ at $4.85¼ per bushel. As of 9:30 a.m. CT, December Minneapolis wheat was up less than a penny at $5.52. “Grain and soybean futures came under renewed pressure in early trade with soybean contracts falling to nine-session lows, corn futures sliding to six-plus-week lows, and wheat futures again sliding to new contract lows,” said The Brock Report of the overnight session.…

If Congress passed legislation that allowed for year-round, nationwide access to fuels with 15 percent ethanol blends, corn use in ethanol could increase by 50 percent at full implementation, supporting a higher market price for corn and energy stability for Americans, according to a new analysis released by the National Corn Growers Association. “Congress could address the economic crisis affecting corn growers by passing legislation that would make higher blends of ethanol readily accessible to all Americans,” said NCGA President Jed Bower. “We urge Congress to act now to make that happen.” NCGA has spent months calling on Congress to…

Farmers, ranchers, and other ag stakeholders have dedicated considerable effort in recent decades trying to get more people onto farms and learning about this industry we love. Yet, it’s not realistic to get all people to visit farms and make that connection with their food sources. Despite this barrier, millions of people are getting their first taste of agriculture in a different way — through video games. A wide variety of games such as Farming Simulator, Stardew Valley, and Hay Day have become a surprisingly popular part of the gaming industry. Players get to virtually harvest crops and raise livestock,…

Ever since JCB invented the telehandler in 1977, it has proven to be a handy machine on farms and in the construction industry. More nimble than a forklift and faster than a skid steer, it can be used for a variety of agricultural tasks.  “For livestock producers, handling bedding, feed, and hay are big uses — here in Pennsylvania, there is a lot of poultry, and farmers use them to move a lot of litter,” said Gary Hauseman, sales manager for Hoober Equipment in eastern Pennsylvania. “People also use them to move fertilizer, and for general maintenance, like tree trimming…

Antique and vintage tractors are more than machines. They’re emotional pieces of the past that can carry real weight and memories. Whether it’s a tractor that’s been in the family for generations, or one that’s still a workhorse around the farm, these machines definitely have their place. In this eposide, Dave and Andy chat with Ryan Roossinck, writer of “Interesting Iron” for Successful Farming, about current and past antique tractor values and factors influencing today’s market. As a new generation of collectors enters the scene, there’s a shift in popularity from older models like John Deere As and Bs and…

Just before 9:30 a.m. CT, December corn was down 1¢ at $4.12 per bushel. November soybeans were up 2¼¢ at $10.09 per bushel. “Soybeans are showing a little strength to start the week while grains are struggling.” Karl Setzer, partner with Consus Ag Consulting said, “[It is] taking support from a firming cash market and thoughts the U.S. crop may fall short of current estimates, which are already short of projected new crop demand. Soybean harvest is already winding down across the U.S. and basis is firming. Corn basis is also starting to firm as farmers are showing no interest…