Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 18, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.83, down 3/4 centSep. soybeans closed at $10.20 and 3/4, down 1 and 1/2 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $280.40, down $3.00Sep. soybean oil closed at […]
Wisconsin crops good, but rain preventing optimum hay timing
A west central Wisconsin farmer says he could use a break from the rain to get his haying done. Wisconsin Farmers Union President Darin Von Ruden tells Brownfield he’s seen […]
Chinn: NWS investment is good, more info needed from USDA
The Missouri Ag Director says USDA’s investment in a domestic sterile fly production facility in Texas is good news in the fight against New World screwworm. Chris Chinn tells Brownfield “they’re […]
Kansas farmer says soybeans trending in the right direction
A northeast Kansas farmer says his soybean crop is need of some moisture to finish pod filling stage. Scott Gigstad tells Brownfield, “As of about a week ago, they […]
Fungicide timing is key
Purdue University Extension’s corn specialist says disease is spreading rapidly across the state. Dan Quinn says recent weather patterns are impacting fungicide efficacy. “We’re starting to see now where some […]
Dryness starting to creep into southwest Ohio
A southwest Ohio farmer says he’s starting to get concerned about the lack of recent rainfall. Eric Tipton says the crops are starting to stress. “For the corn, we should […]
Nebraska farmer closely watching stretch of extreme temps
A southwest Nebraska farmer says this week’s extremely hot temperatures could impact his soybeans. Andy Jobman says timely rains have helped ease some stress. “You’re starting to see a few […]
MO State Fair auctions raise more than $332,000 for youth in agriculture
Twelve livestock exhibitors from across Missouri participated in the Sale of Champions on Saturday at the Missouri State Fair. Lincoln Berndt with Princeton FFA had the Grand Champion Steer, which […]
State Fair auctions raise more than $332,000 for Youth in Ag
Twelve livestock exhibitors from across Missouri participated in the Sale of Champions on Saturday at the Missouri State Fair. Lincoln Berndt with Princeton FFA had the Grand Champion Steer, which […]
Iowa Lottery sees good start to new fiscal year
Iowa Lottery CEO Matt Strawn says the first month of the new fiscal year is starting with a little momentum. “It’s been a strong start to fiscal ’26. I don’t […]
