Illinois farmer surprised by wheat harvest
A southwestern Illinois farmer says this year’s wheat crop exceeded expectations. John Howell, who farms in Randolph and Monroe Counties and serves as president of the Illinois Wheat Association, says […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 5, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.81 and 1/2, down 5 and 1/2 centsSep. soybeans closed at $9.71 and 1/2, down 3 and 3/4 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $277.00, unchangedSep. soybean […]
Soybean defoliation guidance tweaked for applicators
The North Central Soybean Research Program is making the first update to soybean defoliation guidance for the first time since the 1980s. Michigan State University entomologist Chis Difonzo tells Brownfield […]
Watching for disease pressure
A southwestern Ohio farmer says a wet summer has created ideal conditions for disease development. Eric Tipton tells Brownfield he remains concerned about tar spot. “The results from tar spot getting away […]
Farmer sentiment declines, but farmers remain optimistic about the future
A survey of 400 farmers and ranchers from across the country shows rising concern about the current state of the ag economy. Ag economist Jim Mintert says the Purdue University/CME […]
Corn hits lows, soybeans, wheat also down
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, unable to follow through on the higher start to the session. The USDA’s national crop rating dipped slightly but remains at a […]
H-2A moves toward more electronic processing
An ag labor attorney says the U.S. Department of Labor finally transitioning to collect H-2A certification fees electronically is a sign of how challenging the process has been. “It is […]
June ethanol export numbers up sharply on year
The U.S. ethanol export numbers for June were mixed. The Renewable Fuels Association says ethanol exports of 173.7 million gallons were down 6% on the month due to volatility in […]
U.S. wheat trade steady; looking to expand
The director of global outreach with U.S. Wheat Associates says the creation of the Agricultural Trade Promotion and Facilitation Program in the recent reconciliation package appears to be a win […]
Farmer says MAHA Commission should consider nutrition, crop protection tool access
A Nebraska farmer says the Make America Healthy Again Commission needs to balance promoting health and maintaining access to crop protection tools. Randy Uhrmacher says he agrees with findings in […]
