Corn may signal progress on China $17 billion ag purchase
University of Missouri economist Ben Brown says corn and related products may be key to China’s non-soybean farm purchase pledge amid tight beef and cotton supply.
Record diesel prices, Fed hike and soybean sales steer markets
Record diesel prices and a quarter-point Fed hike weighed on spending as U.S. soybean sales to China advanced, according to market analysts.
Soybean group warns on small refinery exemptions impact
The American Soybean Association says small refinery exemptions for 2025 could far exceed projections, threatening biofuel demand and farm income.
Illinois tops nation in rising planting diesel costs
U.S. farmers paid $1.4 billion more for planting diesel costs in 2026, a 63.2% jump from 2025. Illinois posted the largest increase, with Florida leading by percentage.