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Pedals, Patrol, and Preparation: RAGBRAI LII Rolls Out with Safety in Focus
As thousands of cyclists prepare to roll across Iowa for RAGBRAI LII, the Iowa State Patrol is already in motion—mapping traffic patterns, coordinating control points, and sharpening its focus on […]
Central IL crops benefitting from better weather
A central Illinois farmer says recent rains and a break from the heat have been good for the crops. Mark Bunselmeyer, who farms in Macon County and serves as the […]
Cattle futures close higher, lean hog futures lower
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were higher, buying back part of Monday’s drop on oversold signals, with help from a higher midday move in the […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 15, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $4.01 and 1/4, up 1 and 1/4 centsAug. soybeans closed at $9.95, down 6 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $265.30, down $2.40Aug. soybean oil closed at […]
Scout for soybean aphids in 2025
Farmers are encouraged to scout for soybean aphids the rest of the growing season. Ron Geis with Corteva Agriscience says they were highly prevalent during the 2024 growing season. “If […]
A need for US soybean meal in Africa
A farmer-leader with the United Soybean Board says there’s a growing need for U.S. soybean meal in Africa. Shannon Tignor-Ellis tells Brownfield that Africa’s aquaculture industry is booming, growing at […]
Corn continues to find light support
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling. 70% of the U.S. crop is rated good to excellent, up 4% on the week and the highest rating for this […]
Grassley frustrated with Brazil’s ethanol tariffs
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s asking the Trump administration to address Brazil’s 18% tariff on ethanol imports. “Brazil’s unfair tariffs have allowed the country to shelter its domestic ethanol […]
Running out of time for old crop
The co-founder of AgMarket.net says farmers with bins full of old crop are running out of time. Matt Bennett, who also farms in central Illinois, tells Brownfield, “A lot of […]
