First case of corn stunt confirmed in MO
University of Missouri Extension says corn stunt has been confirmed in southwest Missouri, the first time the disease has been confirmed in the state. An agronomist discovered symptoms of the […]
CME cash dairy prices mixed Friday
Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.01 at $0.55. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $0.5475 to $0.55. Forty-pound cheese blocks […]
Cattle, hog futures end the week lower
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle closed lower, pressured by direct cash business. October live cattle closed $2.45 lower at $178.30 and December live cattle closed $2.50 […]
Bayer wins Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruling
A U.S. appeals court has ruled federal law protects Bayer from a Roundup lawsuit in Pennsylvania. In a press release, Bayer officials say the Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruled […]
IBA introduces inaugural Illinois Beef Quality Showcase
A member of the Illinois Beef Association’s (IBA) Board of Governors says entries are now open for the inaugural Illinois Beef Quality Showcase. Warren County producer Thad Tharp tells Brownfield […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 16, 2024
Sep. corn closed at $3.70 and 1/2, down 4 and 1/2 centsSep. soybeans closed at $9.38 and 3/4, down 12 and 3/4 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $303.40, down $4.50Sep. […]
Holding out hope for a tax bill this year
The chairman of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee says despite concerns a tax bill might not get passed this year, there’s a chance it could resurrected in the […]
Projections for big crop & big piles in the Corn Belt
The general manager of one of the largest grain cooperatives in central Illinois says they’re gearing up for a big harvest. Derrick Bruhn, at Topflight Grain Cooperative, based in Monticello, […]
Soybeans, corn see further weather-related declines
Soybeans were lower on speculative and technical selling, adding to what would have already been a down week. Development weather continues to look generally favorable in much of the region. […]
Looking for ways to save on costs this fall
A west-central Missouri farmer says some farmers might delay early corn harvest to save on drying costs. “We’re going to let Mother Nature do more of the drying in the […]
