Cash grain bids on all commodities quoted by USDA Market News and the Oklahoma Department of Ag were higher on the day after Christmas- December 26, 2025. Cash corn and sorghum bids were 2 1/2 cents higher, soybeans up 7 1/4 cents and hard red winter wheat bids were 5 1/2 cents higher compared to …
Tag: soybeans
Dec 24
Cash Grain Bids Across Oklahoma for December 23, 2025 Were Mixed
It was a mixed bag for Oklahoma grain bids as reported by the Oklahoma Department of Ag and USDA Market News- Wheat prices were up mostly 6 and 3/4 cents- ranging from $4.38 to $4.58 a bushel. Corn and Sorghum bids were a half cent higher while soybeans were down 1 and 3/4 cents.
Dec 02
ASA’s New President Scott Metzger Previews Focus on Biofuels, Soy Innovation, and the Farm Bill
At the National Farm Broadcasters Convention in Kansas City, farm director KC Sheperd spoke with American Soybean Association Vice President Scott Metzger, who discussed his current role and his upcoming transition into the presidency. He notes that he is “currently vice president” of the ASA, and in “a couple weeks I will move up into …
Nov 18
Back After the Shutdown- Crop Progress Shows Harvest of Spring Crops Nearly Complete
National Wheat Statistics: Winter Wheat Planted reached 92 percent, down two points from the previous year and down three points from the five-year average. Winter Wheat Emerged reached 79 percent, down four points versus the previous year and down five points from the five-year average. National Corn Statistics: Corn Harvested Reached 91 percent, down seven points from …
Nov 14
“Disappointing” USDA Report: Nelson Breaks Down Numbers
After a 43-day government shutdown, the USDA finally released its updated production and demand reports on Friday. Post-Shutdown USDA Report and Allendale’s Rich Nelson say the new numbers were “a little disappointing” for producers hoping for a market rally, according to Nelson. The data, which is the first major update since September 12, was released …
Nov 11
Oklahoma Producer Aaron Schantz Gives Peanut, Cotton, and Soybean Harvest Update
Oklahoma Producer Aaron Schantz Gives Peanut, Cotton, and Soybean Harvest Update. For diversified producers in western Oklahoma, harvest is a time of juggling crops, monitoring the weather, and managing complex rotations. For Aaron Schantz, an ag producer from Hydro, this year is a mixed bag, defined by high yields but tough commodity prices. Speaking with …
Oct 16
Record Harvest Creates Marketing Puzzle for Farmers Amid Trade Uncertainty
A bin-busting harvest is rolling across the plains, but for many producers, the record crop presents a complex logistical and marketing puzzle. According to Tanner Ehmke of CoBank, the combination of a massive supply, ongoing trade disputes, and shifting market dynamics is forcing farmers to rethink traditional strategies for selling and storing their grain. Speaking …
Oct 06
The Planting Puzzle: Insights on Early Soybeans and Fertilizer Response
Crop Scientist Connor Sible shared key agronomic findings with Farm Broadcaster Todd Gleason, on soybean and corn management, emphasizing the critical relationship between planting dates and fertilizer effectiveness, and providing advice as the harvest season approaches. The Value of Early Soybean Planting The discussion highlighted the strategy of prioritizing soybeans for early planting, often before …
Oct 02
Schantz Family Farm Field day Coming up October 9th
The Schantz Family Farm Field Day is scheduled for October 9th, and it will be held in a way that honors the legacy of Merlin Schantz. As Farm Director KC Sheperd recalls, Merlin would call her every year to talk about the “awesomeness of this field day,” and the event will continue his tradition of …
Sep 12
September WASDE Report Shows Wheat Exports Tighten as USDA Lifts Russian Production Numbers
Allendale’s Rich Nelson joined associate farm reporter Carli Davenport to break down the latest USDA report, which delivered a mixed bag for corn, soybeans, wheat, cotton, and livestock markets. Wheat: Watching Russia CloselyThe wheat market’s focus has shifted overseas. Russia’s crop has been consistently revised higher by private analysts, with estimates now around 87 million …
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