Grassley frustrated with Brazil’s ethanol tariffs
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s asking the Trump administration to address Brazil’s 18% tariff on ethanol imports. “Brazil’s unfair tariffs have allowed the country to shelter its domestic ethanol industry from competition here in the United States. Brazil is trying to take global market share away from the United...
Corn continues to find light support
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling. 70% of the U.S. crop is rated good to excellent, up 4% on the week and the highest rating for this point of the season in a few years, while near-term crop weather remains generally favorable. The NOPA member crush numbers...
A need for US soybean meal in Africa
A farmer-leader with the United Soybean Board says there’s a growing need for U.S. soybean meal in Africa. Shannon Tignor-Ellis tells Brownfield that Africa’s aquaculture industry is booming, growing at nearly twice the global rate. “It’s a huge opportunity there to provide them with high quality protein in the form...
Scout for soybean aphids in 2025
Farmers are encouraged to scout for soybean aphids the rest of the growing season. Ron Geis with Corteva Agriscience says they were highly prevalent during the 2024 growing season. “If you are out there scouting, you’re finding aphid pressures, and you’re finding the aphid pressures are building, then you can...
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 15, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $4.01 and 1/4, up 1 and 1/4 centsAug. soybeans closed at $9.95, down 6 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $265.30, down $2.40Aug. soybean oil closed at 54.56, up 39 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.38, down 3 and 1/2 centsAug. live cattle closed at $222.40, up $3.05Aug....
Is Red Cat Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold for July 2025?
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s recent statements signal that drones are going to play a vital role in U.S. military strategy, and Red Cat can be a primary beneficiary of this move.
Lean Hogs Hold Key Support
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Dollar Rallies on Higher T-note Yields
The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Tuesday rose by +0.55%. The dollar received support as the 10-year T-note rose +5 bp and the 30-year T-bond yield rose back above 5% for the first time in 1.5 months. The rise in Treasury yields supported the dollar's interest rate differentials. Tuesday’s US...
CME cash dairy prices mixed
Cash dairy prices were mixed Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange with global markets and the dollar seeing improvements. Dry whey increased $0.0050 to $0.5725. Blocks down $0.02 at $1.6250. Four sales were made at $1.6250 and $1.63. Barrels down $0.02 at $1.55. Butter down $0.04 at $2.54. Nonfat dry...
