Assessing the commodity markets
Grain prices were trending lower at mid-week. On this episode of Managing for Profit, Allendale director of brokerage Greg McBride talks about some of the current market drivers including sluggish […]
USDA confirms New World screwworm in Texas
New World screwworm has been confirmed in the United States. During a call with reporters Wednesday evening, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins the lone case was found in the umbilical area […]
Possible New World screwworm detected in Texas, USDA confirms testing underway
The USDA says it is testing to confirm a possible case of New World screwworm that was found inside the United States. In a post on X, the department said […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat all lower at midweek
Soybeans finished the day lower on fund and technical selling. Demand has been a bit sluggish recently. The market also continues to monitor weather, as the growing season has been […]
USDA’s specialty crop assistance helps some, not all
An economist says USDA’s recently announced assistance program for specialty crop producers helps some producers but fails to help others. Economist Danny Munch with the American Farm Bureau Federation says […]
Illinois conservation districts wrestling with stagnant, inadequate funding
The executive director of the Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts says the state’s new budget is disappointing. “Unfortunately, we were held level for the third year in […]
Food industry innovator encouraging growth in Michigan food processing
The founder of Chobani says he expects to see more food processing come to West Michigan. Hamdi Ulukaya tells Brownfield, “I think the next company that comes to the area […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 3, 2026
Jul. corn $4.31 and 1/2, down 9 centsJul. soybeans $11.54, down 11 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal $320.80, down $5.40Jul. soybean oil 78.71, up 30 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.87, down […]
Weed management ramps up in eastern Iowa
An eastern Iowa farmer says he’s tackling some weed management in early June. Dave Walton raises corn and soybeans near Wilton along the Mississippi River. “Next thing up is post […]
Alfalfa harvest begins for Michigan farmers following delayed spring
A Michigan dairy farmer says his first cutting of alfalfa is ready to be harvested. JP Koop with Lucky 7 Dairy tells Brownfield the crop is in good condition. “I think it’s okay, […]