Missouri crops improve over last week
USDA says more than three quarters of Missouri’s corn and soybean crop remain in good to excellent condition. As of Sunday, Missouri’s corn condition is rated 81% good to excellent, […]
Name of man who drowned helping two kids in Waukee released
Waukee police released the name of the man who drowned at a local pond while trying to help two kids. Information from police says 31-year-old Keith Bychinski was working in […]
South Dakota crops improve
In South Dakota, USDA says all crop condition ratings improved the first week of August. Corn is rated 73% good to excellent with 5% of the corn dented, in-line with […]
Near record yields in Indiana?
A Monticello farmer says he’s impressed with the crops in his area. John Peters says he expects record yields. “In our area, the corn and beans look fantastic,” he says. […]
Cattle futures lower to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower ahead of the week’s direct business. October lives closed $1.12 lower at $180.02 and December live cattle closed $.65 […]
Favorable weather helps advance Ohio wheat harvest
Hay cutting has progressed in Ohio due to favorable harvest conditions. According to the latest crop progress and conditions report from the USDA, corn is rated 62 percent good to […]
Michigan crops advancing significantly
Michigan crops are advancing significantly ahead of last year and the five-year average. The USDA says corn is rated 59 percent good to excellent with 93 percent of the crop […]
IL crops continue to impress
The USDA says the majority of the corn and soybeans in Illinois look good. DeWitt County farmer John Klemm agrees. “We got plenty of moisture in the soil.” He says, […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 12, 2024
Sep. corn closed at $3.83 and 1/4, up 6 and 1/2 centsSep. soybeans closed at $9.71 and 1/4, down 17 and 1/2 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $306.00, down $5.70Sep. […]
Smithfield partners with Feed the Children to address food insecurity challenges
Smithfield Foods has partnered with Feed the Children to distribute food and school supplies to local communities. In total, three resource rallies will provide families in need with wholesome food […]
