Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 21, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $4.03 and 3/4, down 4 and 3/4 centsAug. soybeans closed at $10.15, down 12 and 3/4 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $270.50, down $3.50Aug. soybean oil […]
74% of U.S. corn, 68% of soybeans good to excellent
The USDA’s national crop ratings were mixed over the past week. That followed another week of widely variable weather in key growing areas, ranging from nearly ideal conditions to severe […]
Ag group watching potential rail merger closely
Another potential railroad consolidation is being watched by the Soy Transportation Coalition. Executive Director Mike Steenhoek tells Brownfield Union Pacific possibly acquiring Norfolk Southern Railroad would be a seismic event […]
Kansas farmer battling weeds due to above normal precipitation
A south-central Kansas farmer says weed pressure is almost becoming unmanageable due to excessive rainfall. James Moreland grows wheat, corn and double crop soybeans along the Oklahoma border. “We are […]
Tomato tariffs in place for now
Mexican fresh tomato imports are now subject to a 17 percent tariff after nearly 30 years of complaints from U.S. growers. The U.S. fresh tomato industry has continuously requested relief […]
A year of record rainfall
A southwest Indiana farmer says a year of record rainfall has made it difficult to get fieldwork done. J.R. Roesner says he just finished replanting at the beginning of the month. “It […]
Ohio farmer: It just keeps raining
A northwest Ohio farmer says his crop is seeing the impacts of heavy rainfall this spring. Greg Corcoran says he continues to battle consistent moisture. “There’s places that have gotten […]
Northeast Nebraska farmer says timely rains continue
A northeast Nebraska farmer says timely rains continue to help crop conditions improve. Quentin Connealy says moisture is coming at a critical time. “We’re getting by really good. The moisture […]
ODA committed to animal health safety during Ohio State Fair
The director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture says animal health remains a priority during this year’s state fair season. Brian Baldridge says the department is working closely with animal […]
Survey shows ag economy slowdown contributing to less precision ag adoption
A digital agriculture professor says a recent study from CropLife and Purdue University shows slow growth in precision agriculture adoption. Bruce Erickson says the current state of the ag economy is […]
