Drought conditions improve in latest report
The latest Drought Monitor shows continued improvement in the state following more rain. The monitor shows 45% of the state has no drought conditions, that’s up from 31% last week. […]
Reliable Rail Service bill reintroduced
Two U.S. Senators are making another attempt to bring reasonable rates and reliable service to America’s railroad customers. Wisconsin Democrat Tammy Baldwin says she and Kansas Republican Roger Marshall have […]
Soybeans, corn see more weather pressure
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling. Contracts started higher but couldn’t follow through due to the favorable development weather. At this point, the trade is dialing in […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 26, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.09 and 1/2, down 3/4 centJul. soybeans closed at $10.22 and 3/4, down 2 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $270.90, down $5.10Jul. soybean oil […]
Storm runoff beginning to impact shipping
An official with the Army Corps of Engineers says the frequent rains have not slowed the movement of freight on the inland waterway system. Shannon Bauer tells Brownfield recent heavy […]
Tackling insects before grain gets damaged
A technical services representative with Central Life Sciences says insect control is critical in many aspects of farming and the food supply chain. Johnny Wilson tells Brownfield, “Insects have an […]
Michigan plans for expanded phosphorus reduction efforts
Agriculture’s role in reducing phosphorus runoff was the main focus during the State of the Western Lake Erie Basin Conference in Michigan. Dr. Laura Johnson is the Chief Science Officer for […]
U.S. hog herd gets a little larger
The U.S. hog inventory grew modestly over the past year. The USDA says that on June 1st, there were 75.137 million hogs and pigs in the U.S., slightly above a […]
Hormel accuses competitor Johnsonville of trying to steal trade secrets
Hormel Foods has named a long time manager at its Algona plant in a lawsuit accusing a competitor of trying to steal trade secrets. The lawsuit claims that in 2023 […]
Trade requires more than a handshake
The president of the National Farmers Union says it’s been encouraging to see the Trump administration pause the on-again, off-again tariffs to work on trade deals. But Rob Larew says […]
