Soybeans finish the day higher
Soybeans rallied after spending most of the day in the red to finish the day higher. November beans closed 1 and 1/2 cents higher at $10.33. There are some weather […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 04, 2025
Dec. corn $4.19 and 3/4 up 1 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.33 up 1 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $280.10 up $2.50Oct. soybean oil 51.51 up 07 pointsDec. Chicago wheat […]
Minnesota’s Finstad hosts Trade Undersecretary at farmer roundtable
Farmers and farm groups met with USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg Wednesday. Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad hosted a roundtable in New Ulm, Minnesota and says […]
360 Rain bringing advancements to in-season nutrition
360 Yield Center’s “360 Rain” automated irrigation system is bringing advancements to in-season crop nutrition options. Loren Weaver, the company’s regional sales manager for the eastern U.S., discussed the latest […]
Grassley concerned about a farm income “crescendo” resulting in the need for assistance
The prospect of negative returns this year and next has some farmers asking if Congress is working on financial assistance. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says if an aid package comes […]
Late-season corn disease brings concerns
Industry professionals expect farmers to face challenges caused by late-season corn diseases. Ian Matzenbacher, an agronomist covering Illinois with Stine Seed, tells Brownfield, “The southern rust really moved in pretty […]
Long-term ag research requires support from Congress
A research director says Congress making USDA’s Ag Research Service a priority is critical for the future of agricultural production. Phil Robertson is the director of Michigan State University’s Long-Term Agroecosystem Project. […]
Delta farmers face economic crossroads amid growing uncertainty
A northeast Arkansas farmer says there continues to be widespread concern about the farm economy. Scott Matthews, who raises rice, corn, and soybeans in western Poinsett County in Northeast Arkansas, […]
Opportunities to Help Families of Northwest Iowa Fire Victims
Several Northwest Iowa communities and businesses are rallying around the families of three teenagers killed in a house fire outside of Granville on Monday. The Sioux County Sheriff’s Office reported […]
Protecting Ohio farmland
An Ohio State University professor says the steady loss of farmland across the state is creating challenges for farmers trying to navigate the down ag economy. Ani Katchova says recent […]
