Reported soybean acres surprised the market by over 2 million acres

U.S. Soybean acres came out 2.5 million acres higher than trade estimates, pushing new crop prices sharply lower.  Northern states saw the largest acreage additions year over year, with 1.35 million soybean acres added in North Dakota alone. Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin saw a combined...

Corn basis slipped a couple cents along the upper Mississippi as heavy rains slow barge movement to the gulf.

Corn basis was unchanged on average this week but we again observed weakness along the upper Mississippi river system. Flooding remains a major problem for barge traffic and as a result grain buyers have been moving spot corn basis lower for the last two weeks. This week saw spot corn basis...

Surprise gave soybeans a high trading day

The market was lifted by stronger than expected export sales reported early this morning. In response to the surprise, soybeans was able to trend higher for the remainder of the day. The market will be looking forward at the June 30th Acreage Report and the Quarterly Grain Stocks numbers...

Strong weekly soybean export sales indicates demand responding to early June selloff.

Keep an eye on the July and August soybean contracts as the market opens this morning.

Soybean export sales were reported at 317,200 – well above trade expectations for around 150,000 tonnes sold. This morning’s report included the large reportable sale of 140,000 tonnes to unknown...

Wheat basis out of the gulf and futures both moved higher today

Wheat basis out of the gulf and futures both moved higher today as production concerns and demand side numbers support the trade. Today we discuss the wheat market and expectations for the June 30th reports. 

How will the world meet the demand for the worlds most popular meat?

How will the producers fulfill the need for the world's most popular meat?

A female reader shares her experiences as a woman in agriculture.

Have you ever walked into a room full of people and been the only one that is “different?” — I have, and I do frequently.

Welcome to being a woman in agriculture, a still male dominated field. In many of my classes at Michigan State University, they used to tell us this, but it was hard to...

Feed & Grain continues to update its digital offerings to improve user experience

Over the last few weeks, you may have noticed changes throughout Feed & Grain’s digital offerings. We started by launching a new website design, followed by a new app for iPad and android tablets, then an interactive digital issue and now a new newsletter.

AFIA reacts to FDA’s denial to extend the animal food rule comment period

Some of the changes proposed include new CGMPs for facility operations, equipment design and process controls, as well as mandates on Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls.

Beer co-product is a great source of feed, containing up to 20% protein dry weight and up to 60% fiber

The “brew-to-moo” connection, which involves sourcing cattle feed from spent grain created after brewing beer, isn’t new – it actually dates back to the advent of beer.