Another dry week pushes Illinois harvest
The USDA says another dry week allowed for big progress jumps in the Illinois harvest. Champaign County farmer Brian Krukewitt says he’s finished with soybean harvest. “I think for the […]
Agronomist discusses short, long-term impacts of drought expansion
An extension agronomist says she’s concerned about the expansion of dry conditions across the Midwest. Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University says additional moisture is critical for the next growing […]
Wisconsin harvest gets closer to finish line
Harvest continues in Wisconsin, and some farmers are getting fertilizer applications and fall tillage done. USDA statistician Greg Bussler says ninety-four percent of the corn for grain is mature and […]
Growth Energy, RFA back SCOTUS decision on SRE litigation
The general counsel for Growth Energy says the U.S. Supreme Court has decided it will hear arguments for moving small refinery exemption cases to the D.C. Circuit. Joe Kakesh tells […]
AFBF asks White House to prioritize U.S. crops for renewable fuel tax credits
The American Farm Bureau Federation says the Biden administration needs to establish a domestic feedstock requirement for clean fuel production credits. Joe Gilson, director of government affairs, says the organization […]
Missouri harvest rolls on
Another dry week allowed Missouri harvest progress to jump. The USDA says in its latest weekly crop progress and conditions report that 80% of the state’s corn is harvested, up […]
Michigan apple and potato harvest winding down
Michigan corn and soybean harvest has made significant progress. The USDA says Michigan’s corn crop is rated 58 percent good to excellent with 45 percent harvested for grain. Soybeans are […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 21, 2024
Dec. corn closed at $4.09 and 1/2, up 4 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans closed at $9.11, up 11 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $318.30, up $2.70Dec. soybean oil closed at […]
Cooler weather helps Indiana harvest
A southeastern Indiana farmer says cooler weather has helped harvest progress. Ben Kron tells Brownfield soybean yields have been variable. “Beans are all over the place,” he says. “I don’t […]
A sluggish start to the week for cattle futures
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower, waiting for direct business and the On Feed numbers from the USDA that come out Friday. Feeders had some […]
