Trends in garding
It’s never too early to start planning your garden for next year. Dana Hillfinger with Johnny’s Seeds says one of the biggest trends she’s seeing in the garden space is […]
Pre-harvest combine prep
Many corn and soybean farmers are preparing equipment for harvest. Jarrad Bourne with Ziegler Ag Equipment recommends a walkaround of the combine. “Make sure you pull all the shields off, […]
Cattle futures up ahead of widespread direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle closed higher on technical buying, watching the direct markets. October live cattle closed $1.07 higher at $178.02 and December lives closed […]
Connecting with the next generation of consumers
The demographics of red meat consumers around the world are changing. Iowa beef producer Ross Havens, who sits on the Beef Checkoff’s International Marketing Committee, says a recent cooking demonstration […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 12, 2024
Dec. corn closed at $4.06, up 1 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans closed at $10.10 and 3/4, up 10 and 1/4 centsOct. soybean meal closed at $318.90, up $2.90Oct. soybean oil […]
Lower Mississippi River levels being monitored
The lower Mississippi River remains low as the new crop marketing year begins and that could become a challenge for ag exports. Mark Fuchs, a hydrologist with the National Weather […]
Soybeans up after USDA numbers, corn, wheat mixed
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. The USDA lowered production slightly even with no changes to the record yield estimate or harvested area. New crop ending stocks […]
Frogeye leaf spot continues spread
A plant pathologist at the University of Kentucky Extension says frogeye leaf spot is continuing to spread across the Midwest. Carl Bradley tells Brownfield the fungus that attacks soybean leaves […]
Michigan biodiesel usage growing in Detroit area
New federal grants will increase biodiesel usage along the Detroit River. Pete Probst with the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition tells Brownfield most traffic on the Great Lakes St. Lawerence Seaway […]
UNI sees second straight enrollment increase
The three state universities released their fall enrollment numbers today. The University of Northern Iowa reported a 2.9% increase in enrollment, marking the second straight year for an increase. The […]
