Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 31, 2026
Sep. corn $4.40 and 3/4, down 5 centsAug. soybeans $11.72, down 5 and 1/4 centsAug. soybean meal $312.20, down $1.90Aug. soybean oil 67.12, down 123 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.39 and […]
Demand big factor supporting ethanol production
Ethanol production continues to run at high levels. Scott Richman, chief economist at the Renewable Fuels Association, tells Brownfield says part of the reason is fundamental, “We’ve got very solid […]
Ear rot scouting and management remains critical as harvest approaches
A technical development lead at Syngenta says growers should be scouting for ear rot ahead of the 2026 harvest season. Dean Grossnickle says the impacts can extend beyond the growing […]
Expert says don’t ignore white mold risk
The director of agronomy for Heads Up Plant Protectants says white mold has yet to show up in the Upper Midwest this growing season. But Nolan Berg tells Brownfield that […]
Weed management remains in full swing
A crop protection specialist says many farmers are dealing with weeds that are increasingly difficult to control. Lynn Justesen, technical services lead for UPL, says weed management efforts are still […]
Pork producers target costly swine diseases
Collaborating to help improve herd health in the swine industry. Nebraska Pork Producers Association Executive Director Seth Mitchell says the industry would like to eliminate both Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory […]
ADM expands soybean crush capacity with upgrades at four U.S. plants
ADM says it will be making upgrades at four existing plants in the next three years, adding 700,000 metric tons of annual crush capacity. Storage improvements, optimization work and equipment […]
Mid-State Specialty Eggs expands global reach with new Missouri processing plant
Mid-State Specialty Eggs is opening a new plant in mid-Missouri, expected to be online by the end of the calendar year. The company says this new facility in Sedalia will […]
Purdue researchers exploring ethanol, biodiesel blends for use in diesel engines
A group of researchers at Purdue University are looking to expand the use of biofuels in traditional diesel engines. Dr. Greg Shaver, professor of mechanical engineering, says the Purdue Biofuels Consortium […]
Missouri DNR maps northeast Missouri groundwater sources to boost drought resilience
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is searching for new groundwater sources in northeast Missouri to improve drought resilience. Scott Kaden with the Missouri Geological Survey-Water Resources Center is the […]