Soybeans see solid gains ahead of more China talks
Soybeans were sharply higher on fund and technical buying. There’s ongoing optimism ahead of Thursday’s trade meeting with China. Weekend talks apparently went well and there’s more talk that tariffs […]
Weekend storms bring too much rain to Wisconsin farmer
A southeastern Wisconsin farmer says his fields have been inundated by weekend rains. Casey Kelleher, who grows corn and soybeans in Jefferson County, tells Brownfield, “We had anywhere from 3 […]
Cooler weather, recent rainfall slows harvest progress in Ohio
A central Ohio farmer says he doesn’t expect to start harvest until the beginning of next month. “It’s going to be a later fall than I anticipated.” Justin Gravatt says […]
Too much of a good thing? Rainfall creating harvest challenges for Indiana farmers
A central Indiana farmer says consistent rainfall throughout the growing season is starting to impact crop yields. Chris Cherry tells Brownfield, “There’s just a lot of disease in the corn. […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 21, 2026
Dec. corn $5.43, up 15 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $13.28, up 24 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $366.60, up $12.00Oct. soybean oil 68.32, up 62 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $7.26 and […]
Weather challenges take toll on Nebraska crops
A central Nebraska farmer says it’s been a wild year for weather and that will likely impact his crop’s yield potential. Tyler Bose says he expects a major impact on […]
Harvest optimism brews in parts of Kansas
A northeast Kansas farmer says wet weather has slowed this year’s harvest pace. Brett Kneibling says he says he started corn earlier this month. “The last few weeks have been […]
Harvest optimsism brews in parts of Kansas
A northeast Kansas farmer says wet weather has slowed this year’s harvest pace. Brett Kneibling says he says he started corn earlier this month. “The last few weeks have been […]
Iowa DNR exploring use of eDNA to determine fish populations
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is considering a new way of determining which species of fish are swimming in Iowa lakes and streams. The agency currently uses electrofishing in […]
FCS Financial Field Notes: Financing options for cattle producers
FCS Financial Vice President of Ag and Rural Lending Scott Schaumburg says cattle producers should take a closer look at input costs and feed resources as they head into a […]