Brazilian farmers, suppliers watching Canadian rail talks
A Canadian-based consultant for Brazil Potash Corporation says Brazilian farmers and suppliers are closely watching the labor discussions at the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City railroads. William Steers […]
Hot and dry conditions slow soybean planting in central Brazil
Hot and dry conditions are expected to slow soybean planting in central Brazil. Michael Cordonnier with Soybean and Corn Advisor says while that type of weather is common this time […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 10, 2024
Dec. corn closed at $4.04 and 1/4, down 3 centsNov. soybeans closed at $9.97 and 1/4, down 20 and 3/4 centsOct. soybean meal closed at $313.30, down $7.40Oct. soybean oil […]
Live cattle mixed ahead of direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed waiting on direct business, feeders were mostly higher on the lower move in corn. October live cattle closed $.60 lower at […]
Agronomist shares cautious optimism for Nebraska harvest
A field agronomist is cautiously optimistic ahead of harvest. Trey Stephens, with Beck’s Hybrids tells Brownfield he expects corn yields to be better in Nebraska than last year. As for […]
Soybeans, corn droop as wheat sees good gains
Soybeans were sharply lower on profit taking and technical selling. The U.S. crop remains in very good shape overall, even with recent hot, dry weather in some areas. There are […]
Ag economist studies trends in seed corn
An ag economist is examining the correlation in seed prices and corn population. Michael Langemeier with Purdue University’s Center for Commerical Agriculture says there is a strong relationship between seed cost […]
Flex fuel vehicles here to stay, RFA says
A leader with the Renewable Fuels Association says he has an optimistic outlook for flex fuel vehicles. Robert White, senior vice president of industry relations and market development, says California […]
Silage, sugarbeet harvest in southwest Minnesota
A farmer and crop adjuster in southwest Minnesota says harvest activity is in full swing. Joe Serbus farms in Renville County and tells Brownfield silage chopping and edible bean harvest […]
Challenges abound for young Illinois organic farmer
A young, central Illinois farmer says it been a challenging year growing organic row crops. Austin Reed, who came back to his family’s Piatt & DeWitt County farm full-time last […]
