August presented several challenges to Iowa farmers. Iowa Farm Bureau president Brent Johnson says pest pressure intensified for many corn and soybean growers last month. “We’re watching a lot of disease issues right now. I’ve heard some soybeans are getting a little weedy, and we’re getting a little late in the season to address a […]
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Soybeans were mixed, mostly lower, on spread trade and profit taking, but still had good week-to-week gains. Soybeans have maintained some
Dec. corn $4.23 and 1/4, down 4 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.41 and 3/4, down 3 centsDec. soybean meal $294.10, up
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle closed limit down on fund liquidation, some lower direct trade, and ongoing
The soybean harvest is winding down in parts of the Upper Midwest. Stine Seed agronomist Susan Hart covers central and western
A weather expert says he expects the overall mild fall weather to continue. Meteorologist Greg Soulje says much of the Midwest
The next generation of agricultural students are seeking specific experiences at the collegiate level. Jace Green, an ag business major and
Two researchers at Purdue University say a partnership with NASA could help farmers learn more about crop stress. Anjali Iyer-Pascuzzi, professor
A pair of ag economists at Ohio State University say farmers need emergency assistance sooner rather than later. Ian Sheldon says
A new national coalition says it plans to amplify the impacts of ag labor shortages and the need for long-term farm
