Charcoal rot among key challenges for Upper Midwest soybean growers in 2025
Growers in the Upper Midwest dealt with several soybean diseases this year. Stine Seed agronomist Susan Hart covers Minnesota and the Dakotas and says harsh spring conditions made crops vulnerable. […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 28, 2025
Dec. corn $4.32, up 3 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.78 and 1/4, up 11 centsDec. soybean meal $306.50, up $8.30Dec. soybean oil 50.26, down 51 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.29, up […]
FFA members flood Indianapolis for 98th annual National FFA Convention
The 98th annual National FFA Convention is officially underway. National FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider of Illinois tells Brownfield this week is an opportunity for members to make an impact. “Lean into the […]
ADM and Alltech partner to expand livestock nutrition solutions
ADM and Alltech have signed a definitive agreement to launch a North American animal feed joint venture. Brad Dalke, ADM’s vice president of animal nutrition, says the partnership will help […]
Mixed yields and a fast pace for harvest in south central Illinois
The branch manager of a local cooperative says the harvest has progressed quickly in south-central Illinois. Travis Gillett, who oversees Effingham Equity’s Alma branch in Marion County, says yield results […]
Five GOP candidates in Iowa’s 4th district appear at forum
The first forum featuring the five Republican candidates running in Iowa’s Fourth Congressional District was held last night in Treynor. The Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition hosted the event and […]
One Transported to Hospital Following Two-Vehicle Crash Friday
A 17-year-old Orange City teen was cited following a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon, October 24th, at the intersection of Highway 10 and Frankfort Avenue SE in Orange City. According to […]
Shifting bedtime gradually could help Iowans ease into daylight saving time
Iowans will have to push their clocks back an hour before heading to bed on Saturday night, while one expert says falling back to daylight saving time can be very […]
Growing international markets expected to drive U.S. ethanol exports
The chairman of the U.S. Grains & Bioproducts Council says the ethanol export outlook is positive. “We see that as having the fastest, biggest potential of moving corn.” Mark Wilson, […]
Soybean prices surge to 13-month highs on optimism over U.S.-China talks
Soybean futures are at new highs as the market responds to reports China and the U.S. are closing in on a trade deal. Market analyst Angie Setzer with Consus Ag […]