Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 8, 2025
Mar. corn closed at $4.54, down 4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $9.94 and 1/2, down 2 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $300.80, down $2.70Mar. soybean oil closed at […]
Wheat continues to grind lower, soybeans, corn also down
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Any crop loss related to weather stress in Argentina should be canceled out by a big crop in Brazil. While parts […]
Iowan knows what it is like to fight wildfires in California
An Iowan has first-hand knowledge of the problems firefighters in California are facing as wildfires rapidly consume homes and everything else. Ryan Schlater works in the DNR’s Wildfire Program and […]
Broiler hatchery numbers continue faster pace
The weekly broiler hatchery numbers started 2025 a lot like they ended 2024. The USDA says 248.175 million eggs went into incubation last week, up 716,000 from the previous week […]
December in Wisconsin warm, mostly dry
December was warm and dry for Wisconsin. The USDA says average statewide temperatures were nearly 5 degrees above normal, while precipitation was just under usual levels, with some farmers reporting […]
Widely mixed soil moisture in Tennessee
Late December rain pulled soil moisture levels in Tennessee above a year ago. The USDA says that while the western portions of the state have adequate to surplus sub and […]
South Dakota starts 2025 very dry
Most of South Dakota started the year with low soil moisture levels. The USDA says 79% of the state is short to very short of soil moisture, with conditions across […]
Drought conditions persist in parts of Ohio
Ohio was a little bit warmer and wetter than normal during December. The USDA says the higher average statewide precipitation has replenished soil moisture levels in parts of the state, […]
Dry weather hits Nebraska winter wheat rating
Dry weather during is having an impact on Nebraska’s winter wheat condition ratings. The USDA says soil moisture levels are below the start of 2024 with 95% of the state […]
The 2025 Indiana legislative session is officially underway
Indiana Farm Bureau President Randy Kron says several issues will be discussed during this year’s legislative session. The organization is supporting Senate Bill 28, which would protect ground water for farmers. “Right […]
