Wheat yields disappointing in southwest Minnesota
A southwest Minnesota farmer is disappointed in spring wheat yields. Carolyn Olson of Cottonwood says rain early in the season did not benefit the crop. “We think that affected germination […]
Cutting back on fall fertilizer? Consider phosphate
An extension nutrient management specialist says farmers looking to cut back on fall fertilizer should consider phosphate. Daniel Kaiser with the University of Minnesota tells Brownfield data suggests minimal returns. […]
Still a “wild west” for climate smart opportunities
A farm specialist with Missouri Soybean says farmers and ranchers are still learning to navigate opportunities from the Climate-Smart Commodities grants that were announced in 2022. “It’s, right now, still […]
Cattle futures slide ahead of widespread direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply lower, pressured by the lower boxed beef, watching direct business develop. August live cattle closed $2.32 lower at $184.80 […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 1, 2024
Sep. corn closed at $3.98 and 1/2, down 3/4 centSep. soybeans closed at $10.09, down 5 and 1/2 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $328.00, up 70 centsSep. soybean oil closed […]
RaboResearch calling for weaker near-term pork returns
A pork analyst is expecting weaker returns for producers in the second half. Christine McCracken with RaboResearch tells Brownfield domestic demand has been slow over the summer. “The consumer is […]
Wheat sees slightly rally, soybeans, corn close lower
Soybeans were modestly lower on speculative and technical selling. Severe storms and stressful temperatures have likely had some impact on the crop, but development conditions have been better in some […]
Central South Dakota wheat has been “really good”
The general manager of Oahe Grain Corporation in central South Dakota says a good winter wheat harvest is wrapping up and promising spring wheat harvest has begun. Tim Luken tells […]
Profitability pacing technology adaptation
A pair of Illinois farmers say profitability concerns are the primary factor in adapting new technology. “First and foremost, it’s the bottom line, and the cost, and what that rate […]
The potato: from the farm to the grocery store
Potatoes are grown on more than 1 million acres of ground across the United States. Annually, 41.3 billion pounds of potatoes are grown in the United States. Alsum Farms, based […]
