Rooted in Blue: A Passion for FFA

Todd Legge with Nutrien Financial has a deep-rooted passion for FFA — one that’s easy to see and even easier to feel. That enthusiasm carries through in every conversation he has, especially with students and advisors who
Mixed Markets Outside of Soybeans on Thursday

Amid all of Thursday’s U.S. and China news, soybeans had a volatile day but finished moderately higher to close out the session. The rest of the grain and livestock markets had a mixed day overall. Kyle Bumsted
Markets React to US/China, Fed Chair Comments and More

Soybeans continue their reaction to today’s US/China news while we see mixed tones in the outside markets after comments this week by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell. We also see mixed action in livestock. Arlan Suderman, Chief
Nebraska Farm Bureau Honors Dr. Chris Calkins with Prestigious Silver Eagle Award

LINCOLN, NEB. – Nebraska Farm Bureau has named Dr. Chris R. Calkins, Emeritus Professor of Animal Science at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, as the recipient of its Silver Eagle Award, the organization’s highest honor. Best known as the
Palmer Amaranth Detected In Divide County

(Divide County, ND) — The “super weed” Palmer amaranth has been found in Divide County. This is the second detection of Palmer amaranth in the state this fall. The invasive weed was discovered on the edge of
Treasury Secretary Provides Details on US/China Agreement Including Soybeans

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — On Thursday morning, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that China has agreed to agricultural purchases from the United States, including 12 million metric tons of soybeans this season. In an interview with Fox
SNAP Benefits in Jeopardy as Shutdown Deepens: Unions, Food Banks, and States Scramble to Avert Hunger Crisis

As the federal government shutdown stretches toward its fifth week, millions of Americans are bracing for what could become one of the largest disruptions in food assistance in decades. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed
Fertilizer Hearing Produces Few Solutions for High Prices

(WASHINGTON D.C.) — A Senate Judiciary hearing this week on high fertilizer and seed prices produced few solutions, though there were some suggestions to help farmers cope with the high costs. American Soybean Association President Caleb Ragland
AgMarket.Net Early Morning Market Analysis 10/30/25

October 30, 2025 At this hour: 🌽Corn market is down 5-6c, 🌱soybeans are down 20-21c, 🍞wheat is down 10-12c, 🛢️crude oil is down 39-40c, 💲US Dollar is down 5-6 points. -President Trump and President Trump Xi met