Illinois farmer disappointed in state’s conservation cuts
A north central Illinois farmer says he’s disappointed in the state’s planned cuts to conservation funding. Brian Corkill, who farms in Henry & Stark Counties, says the “Fall Covers for […]
Minnesota farmer concerned about trade uncertainties
A Minnesota farmer is worried trade uncertainties will make grain marketing more difficult. Chad Willis grows corn and soybeans near Wilmar. “With the tariffs and everything going on, that kind […]
Soybeans end April with losses
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Soybeans gave back some gains at the end of the months while following soybean and crude oils and watching U.S. planting […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 30, 2025
May corn closed at $4.67 and 1/4, up 6 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.34 and 3/4, down 6 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $290.00, down 50 […]
Cercospora leaf blight taking root in the Midwest
Research from the Crop Protection Network has found that Cercospora leaf blight was the number one soybean yield robbing disease in 2024. BASF’s technical marketing manager Albre Brown says the disease that has […]
A spring of greener pastures
An extension livestock field specialist says the recent rains are greening up the grass in pastures and hay ground across central Missouri. “We need the continued rainfall and moisture to […]
One ag company sees apprenticeships as a way to help fulfill its workforce needs
An equipment company is taking a different approach to meeting its workforce needs. Mario Kratsch, vice president of the German-American Chamber of Commerce, says more companies are adapting to meet […]
Broiler hatchery data mixed on week, above a year ago
U.S. broiler hatchery numbers were mixed on the week, even as the 2025 pace stays ahead of 2024. The USDA says 249.498 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators last […]
USDA falling short on climate program details
Most climate-smart program grant holders are still waiting for the USDA to provide details on how to resubmit projects under the new Advancing Markets for Producers initiative. Pasa Sustainable Agriculture’s Hannah […]
Tar spot expected early; measured approach advised
An extension specialist with the University of Missouri says corn farmers should take a measured approach to combatting tar spot. Mandy Bish says the disease continues to spread. “The last two […]
