Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 15, 2024
Dec. corn closed at $4.01 and 1/4, down 7 centsNov. soybeans closed at $9.91, down 5 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $311.80, down $3.50Dec. soybean oil closed at 42.45, up […]
Central and southern Iowa to join in on the freezing temperatures tonight
The northern part of the state saw freezing temperatures overnight, and the rest of the state is expected to get them tonight. National Weather Service meteorologist Dylan Dodson says central […]
47% of U.S. corn, 67% of soybeans harvested
The U.S. corn and soybean harvests made a solid advance last week. That followed another week of generally dry weather in much of the region. The USDA says 47% of […]
Tennessee harvests continue with some quality concerns
Corn harvest is nearly complete in Tennessee. USDA says corn condition is rated 46 percent good to excellent with 88 percent harvested. Cotton in the state has 95 percent of […]
Nebraska Soybean Board offering free SCN testing through Nebraska Extension
The Nebraska Soybean Board and the University of Nebraska are partnering to help farmers protect their fields from soybean cyst nematode, the leading cause of yield loss annually for U.S. soybean […]
Egg producer optimistic about recall ending
The egg producer impacted by a recent salmonella recall is optimistic he can begin shipping to customers soon. Milo Bontrager operates Milo’s Poultry Farms near Bonduel, Wisconsin, and packages his […]
Grassley hearing “rumors” of progress on farm bill
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says there are signs of progress on the farm bill. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield he’s hearing rumors the House and Senate Ag Committees are negotiating […]
National 4-H says members are better prepared
A recent survey finds 4-H experiences help better prepare young people for life skills after high school. Heather Elliot with the National 4-H Council tells Brownfield out-of-school programming is filling […]
The need for a modern port system
A Purdue University economist says the recent port strike showed several inefficiencies in the current U.S. port system. Trey Malone tells Brownfield… “The strike emphasizes that there is a globally […]
GOP VP nominee Vance in Iowa raising money for Trump campaign
Republican Vice Presidential nominee J-D Vance headlined a campaign fundraiser in Iowa this morning. The Des Moines Register was first to report the appearance by Vance at a high-dollar event […]
