Soybeans, corn, and wheat all move higher
Soybeans led the way higher on Thursday. Soybean meal moved higher again Thursday, helping support the market. There is some dryness in the forecast for Argentina over the next couple […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 26, 2024
Mar. corn closed at $4.53 and 3/4, up 5 and 1/4 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.88, up 12 and 3/4 centsJan. soybean meal closed at $305.70, up $12.80Jan. soybean oil […]
Iowa farmer still making decisions for 2025 growing season
A southeast Iowa farmer says he’s optimistic about the 2025 growing season despite the mild start to winter. Tim Meyer raises corn and soybeans in Henry County. “We’ve got somewhat […]
U.S. export demand “phenomenal,” economist says
An ag economist says there continues to be a good flow of U.S. ag goods to global markets. “The demand on the export side has been phenomenal,” said Jim McCormick […]
USB chair talks about soy checkoff benefits
The chairman of the United Soybean Board says farmer investment in the checkoff continue to show its value. “Four and a half to one was the return for the dollar […]
Former Iowa Corn president disappointed E15 was scrapped from CR
Pictured: Iowa farmer and former Iowa Corn president Lance Lillibridge (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) A past president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association says he’s frustrated a federal solution for […]
Milk production reports could offer more
A dairy economist says USDA milk production reports don’t give the full picture of cow productivity. Corey Geiger with CoBank tells Brownfield component levels rather than volumes are driving prices. […]
Obligated IRA funds guaranteed to continue
A USDA Deputy State Director says many Inflation Reduction Act-funded projects will continue under the Trump administration regardless of its policy priorities. Rural Development’s Valarie Handy, based in Michigan, tells […]
Famed Iowa opera singer continues teaching in retirement
International opera star and Centerville native Simon Estes retired from the stage in 2022, but he’s still working as an artist in residence at Iowa State University. Estes will turn […]
Calculating the impacts of soybean cyst nematode
An Ohio State Extension specialist says soybean cyst nematode remains the most economically damaging disease in North America. Horacio Lopez-Nicora tells Brownfield there is still a lot to learn about […]
