Southern Rust a widespread problem this summer
A corn disease is spreading across the Midwest at an alarming rate. Iowa State University Extension plant pathologist Daren Mueller says Southern Rust has been reported from the deep south […]
Trade policy uncertainty impacting the soybean market
The founder of No Bull Ag says ongoing trade policy uncertainty is impacting the U.S. soybean market. Susan Stroud says new crop soybean commitments have hit a record low. “We’ve […]
Milk futures lower, cash dairy mixed Wednesday
August Class III milk futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange closed 21 cents lower at $17.15. September down 27 at $17.52. October 27 lower at $18.04. November through January contracts […]
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U.S. beef exports to China still on hiatus
The U.S. is still waiting for China to renew certificates for nearly 400 facilities, and it continues to impact beef exports. Kent Bacus, the executive director for government affairs with […]
Weather and ratings hammering markets
An agricultural economist with Advance Trading says favorable Corn Belt weather continues to weigh on commodity prices. Brian Basting tells Brownfield, “It has been a weather market and we’re looking […]
Community building National Night Out events to be held in 46 Iowa cities
Some four dozen Iowa communities will observe National Night Out next week — with most cities holding events on Tuesday evening. Some cities will offer snacks or hold ice cream […]
Ethanol production, stocks, exports up on week
U.S. ethanol production rose over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.096 million barrels per day, up 18,000 on the week, but down 13,000 on […]
Lack of farmer surveys could impact forecasts from USDA reports
An economist says the lack of farmer participation in USDA surveys may have unintended consequences for the ag industry. Bernt Nelson with the American Farm Bureau tells Brownfield the decline […]
