Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 1, 2024
Dec. corn closed at $4.14 and 1/2, up 3 and 3/4 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.93 and 3/4, down 3/4 centDec. soybean meal closed at $295.30, down $4.20Dec. soybean oil […]
MO AG asks CARB to reconsider Low Carbon Fuel Standard updates
Missouri’s Attorney General says proposed modifications to California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard present serious risks to Missouri farmers and biofuel producers. Andrew Bailey sent a letter to the California Air […]
Under Secretary Taylor continues to monitor GMO corn dispute with Mexico
USDA Under Secretary Alexis Taylor says she’s optimistic there will be a favorable outcome in Mexico’s GMO corn dispute. “We’re still on track to have that final panel decision by […]
Iowa farmer says 2024 corn crop was worst she’s ever raised
A north-central Iowa farmer says the 2024 harvest has been disappointing. “Last year I had the best crop I’ve ever had in corn and this year I had the worst.” […]
Naig discusses quick harvest season
Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says farmers have had very few weather interruptions this harvest season. “I can’t really remember a season where we didn’t at least have some pause […]
Economist hopes for ARC-PLC changes in next farm bill
An agricultural economist says he hopes the farm bill safety net programs are modernized in the next farm bill. Paul Mitchell with the University of Wisconsin-Madison tells Brownfield the recently-announced […]
Kansas governor says wildfire threat remains a concern
Drought conditions have worsened in Kansas and the state’s top official says the threat of wildfires remain a concern. Gov. Laura Kelly tells Brownfield… “I think we’ll be spending some […]
Soybean crush, corn for ethanol use up on year
The USDA reports another strong month for soybean crush use. 187 million bushels of soybeans were crushed in September, up 9 million on the month and 13 million on the […]
Dust storms leading to tillage practice changes for central IL farmer
A central Illinois farmer says recent experiences with dust storms are leading to practice changes on his farm. Andrew Newberg, who grows corn and soybeans in DeWitt County, says he’s […]
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