Details released on two people found dead in Charles City
Charles City Police released more information today on a death investigation that began last week. Charles City Police were dispatched to a residence just west of the Floyd County Courthouse, […]
Golden Harvest talks new corn hybrids, soybean varieties at Farm Progress Show
Andy Lee, head of GHX/Golden Harvest at Syngenta, tells Brownfield Golden Harvest has 14 new corn hybrids and 27 new soybean varieties. Learn more by listening to the full interview […]
Researcher doubts USDA soybean yield estimates
A soybean researcher has doubts about the accuracy of USDA’s projected soybean yields this year. Shawn Conley with the University of Wisconsin says, “I think these yield estimates for NASS […]
Live cattle down, feeders mixed ahead of direct trade
Chicago Mercantile Exchange cattle futures were lower and feeders were mixed, continuing to get ready for the week’s direct business. October live was down $.77 at $178.62 and December was […]
USDA to encourage third-party verification for food label claims
A new guideline from the USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service encourages third-party verification of animal raising or environmental related claims found on food products at the grocery store. The […]
MO pesticide applicators will want to double check certifications for 2025
Missouri’s Ag Director says applicators who want to apply restricted use pesticides, like atrazine, next year will need a fresh certification. “Things are going to be different in 2025.” Chris […]
Global factors affecting cotton and rice markets
An extension economist with the University of Missouri says there are a few global factors affecting the current cotton and rice markets. Ben Brown says a decline in U.S. cotton […]
Libertarian Congressional candidates removed from ballot by state panel
A state panel voted 2-1 today (Wednesday) to take three Libertarian candidates for Congress off the November ballot. Republicans filed the challenge, saying the Libertarian county conventions didn’t follow state […]
Soybeans, corn end session in the red
Soybeans were lower on speculative and technical selling. There has been scattered rain in parts of the Midwest and while coverage was not widespread, it was generally welcome. It’s been […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 28, 2024
Sep. corn closed at $3.65 and 1/4, down 2 centsSep. soybeans closed at $9.58 and 1/2, down 9 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $310.80, down $6.50Sep. soybean oil closed at […]
