Drought causes challenges for Kansas ethanol plant
The CEO of an ethanol plant in northwest Kansas says 2024 has been a challenging year. Derek Peine is with Western Plains Energy in Oakley. “For us in particular, we […]
Much still to learn about soybean cyst nematode
There is still much to learn about the number one yield-robbing pest in soybeans. Iowa State University entomologist Greg Tylka has studied soybean cyst nematodes for decades and says he’s […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 21, 2024
Dec. corn closed at $4.26 and 3/4, down 3 and 1/2 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.77 and 3/4, down 12 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $287.70, down $1.70Dec. […]
Light cash cattle trade Thursday
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were mostly lower ahead of widespread direct cash business and Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed numbers. Feeders had support from the lower move in […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat drift downward
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Near-term planting and development weather in South America continues to look generally favorable. The fundamental implications of big South American crops also […]
Demand for ag land remains steady
Pictured: Farmers National Company’s Matt Gunderson at the 2024 NAFB Convention in Kansas City (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) An ag real estate specialist says there’s still some good demand for […]
What will President-elect Trump do with WOTUS?
The head lobbyist for Syngenta says the future of the Waters of the United States Rule will be a top issue for agriculture next year. Mary Kay Thatcher says there’s […]
Clean Fuels CEO wants strengthened RFS under Trump
Pictured: Clean Fuels Alliance America CEO Donnell Rehagen at the 2024 NAFB Convention in Kansas City (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) The CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America says he hopes […]
October red meat production up 5% on year
Commercial red meat production during October was 5.024 billion pounds. That was an increase of 5% on the year thanks to faster cattle and hog processing paces and heavier average […]
Hybrid selection key for 2025
An agronomist with LG Seeds says success in 2025 starts with corn hybrid selection. Samantha Agnotti, who’s based in Wisconsin, says farmers should begin with an honest evaluation of 2024. […]
