Overnight rain on the way for parts of Iowa
More rain is on the way for parts of Iowa. National Weather Service Meteorologist Jim Lee says it’ll start today in southern Iowa. “We do expect that as we get […]
U.S. leads global milk production growth
Milk production is going up in the U.S., Argentina, and New Zealand while declining in Australia and the European Union. USDA’s July World Markets and Trade report says U.S. farmers […]
Soybeans, corn lower to finish the week
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. August beans were down 5 and ½ at $9.98 and ¾. The market is also watching crop development conditions, which have been […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 25, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.99 and 1/2, down 2 and 1/4 centsAug. soybeans closed at $9.98 and 3/4, down 5 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $267.80, down $1.90Aug. […]
Placements down 8% in latest Cattle on Feed report
There were fewer cattle placed into U.S. feedlots in June 2025. The USDA says last month’s placements were 1.44 million head, down 8% on the year and below the average pre-report estimates. The ongoing ban on live cattle imports […]
MSU provides cover crop guidance
A sustainable agricultural researcher says there are several considerations farmers need to make before planting cover crops following wheat harvest. Michigan State University’s Brook Wilke says, “We know that adding […]
Invasive cherry pest found in Detroit airport
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection says specialists have confirmed European cherry fruit fly was intercepted at the U.S. at the Detroit Metro Airport last month. A five-pound bag of fresh cherries […]
More cheese, less butter in cold storage
The USDA says there was more cheese and less butter in cold storage at the end of June. Cheese stocks were up slightly from May, but down from last June. […]
Study shows custom rates are steady for fertilizer applications
An ag economist at Purdue University says custom rates for fertilizer and chemical applications remain strong in 2025. Michael Langemeier says the latest Indiana Custom Rate Survey showed little to no changes […]
ASA sees promise in latest 45Z developments
The chief economist at the American Soybean Association says soybean-based biofuels continue to lead demand prospects for the crop. Scott Gerlt says updates to the 45Z tax credit in the […]
