Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 20, 2024
Jul. corn closed at $4.39 and 3/4, down 10 and 1/4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $11.55 and 1/4, down 18 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $357.60, down $7.00Jul. […]
Hot weather isn’t great for corn pollination
An agronomist in northern Missouri says the hot weather isn’t great for some of the maturing corn. Alex Long with Beck’s says there’s some corn already tasseling in Missouri. “If […]
Wet year brings disease challenges, more research
A plant pathologist says the unusually wet spring has brought some crop disease challenges. Dr. Damon Smith from the University of Wisconsin tells Brownfield one disease has affected many fields. […]
Bayer’s next generation of soybeans planned for 2027
Bayer’s North American soybean business lead says the company’s next generation of soybeans will help farmers in the fight against resistant weeds. Kacy Perry says the target launch for the […]
Red meat production up 1% in May
U.S. red meat was slightly higher in May. The USDA says commercial red meat production for May was 4.62 billion pounds, 1 percent higher than May of 2023. Beef production […]
Entomologist says scout for pests early
An entomologist from Michigan State University says insects haven’t been as big of an issue so far this year. Chris DiFonzo says farmers need to consider the economics of insecticides. […]
ISU class gives students live experience in how storms develop
A class of Iowa State University students got a first hand look at severe weather this spring in a course on identifying how storms develop. Dave Floury is one of […]
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Senator Grassley calls EPA production standards on biofuels an insult
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is calling on the EPA and the Biden Administration to raise Renewable Fuel Standard volumes so they keep up with the amount of biofuels our factories […]
Sen. Grassley calls EPA production standards on biofuels ‘an insult’
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is calling on the EPA and the Biden Administration to raise Renewable Fuel Standard volumes so they keep up with the amount of biofuels our factories […]
