Wet spring, dry summer a theme for 2024
Many farmers will remember 2024 for its wet spring and dry summer. Ron Geis with Corteva Agriscience says those conditions were problematic for weed control. “In part, we may have […]
Cattle futures mixed, preparing for direct business
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were mixed, watching the distribution of this week’s show list. February live was down $.35 at $190.30 and April was $.32 lower […]
RFA CEO says battle continues for year-round E15
A year-round E15 solution remains a priority for the Renewable Fuels Association in 2025. CEO Geoff Cooper says it was disappointing to see Congress withdraw a provision from the Continuing […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 30, 2024
Mar. corn closed at $4.52 and 1/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.82, up 2 centsJan. soybean meal closed at $302.60, up $1.70Jan. soybean oil closed at […]
Soybeans able to finish firm Monday
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, ending the two-sided session in slightly positive territory after running into overhead resistance. The trade’s monitoring medium-term forecasts for drier weather […]
Start small and ask questions when beginning cover crops
A Natural Resources Conservation Service agent says first-time cover croppers should start small and ask questions. Barry Bubolz works in northeastern Wisconsin, where it’s not easy to get some cover […]
Illinois Farm Bureau implementing OMS roadmap
The chief strategy officer of the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) says the organization is beginning to implement changes identified in its Organizational Member Strategy (OMS). Mark Gebhards tells Brownfield it’s […]
DMU study finds HPV-related cancer rates rising faster in rural areas
Research from Des Moines University has found cancers related to HPV — the human papillomavirus — are rising faster in rural areas. The study looked at HPV-related cancer rates in […]
Export inspections mostly mixed
The USDA says that as of the week ending December 26th, corn, soybean, and wheat export inspections continue to run ahead of what’s needed to meet projections for the current […]
Cash dairy prices mostly lower Monday
Cash dairy prices were mostly lower except for cheese Monday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey prices were unchanged at $0.75. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were […]
