A variable corn harvest in SEMO
A farmer in southeast Missouri says the corn crop that’s being harvested is variable. “In this area of the state, our yields are usually well above average, but I think […]
Will soybeans get a much-needed rain?
Soybean farmers across Missouri are hoping for a rain to help the crop finish strong. “A good August rain can really make a soybean crop.” In Carroll County, Kyle Durham […]
Wisconsin crops are in good shape
A northeastern Wisconsin farm is having a very good crop year. Lee Kinnard with Kinnard Farms near Casco tells Brownfield they’ve been getting rain at the right times this summer. […]
Take a rational approach to high fertilizer prices
At a time of high input costs and low commodity prices, a fertilizer specialist says farmers should take a rational approach as they plan for the 2026 crop. Josh Linville […]
Agronomist says most corn, soybeans look good
An agronomist says corn and soybeans look good in much of the Midwest. Dan Ritter is a regional agronomist with Dairyland Seed serving parts of Indiana, Illinois, and Wisconsin. He […]
Early harvest expected in Michigan
An extension specialist says harvest in Michigan is likely to come early this fall. Michigan State University’s Dennis Pennington tells Brownfield, “Not only do we have dryness, but we’ve also […]
Cattle futures lower, hog future higher
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle futures were mostly lower and feeders were mixed ahead of the week’s direct business. Contracts began the week with steep losses on the […]
Corn up, soybeans down to start the week
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. A recent major crop tour’s yield numbers were below the USDA due to disease issues, but just modestly, with further revisions […]
Small grain harvest speeds along in Minnesota
A stretch of dry weather last week helped advance Minnesota’s small grain harvest. USDA says spring wheat harvest is 73 percent complete, with 80 percent of the crop considered good […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 25, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.89 and 1/4, up 1 centSep. soybeans closed at $10.25 and 1/2, down 11 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $295.70, down $1.00Sep. soybean oil closed at […]