Live and feeder cattle lower to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on fund liquidation. August live cattle closed $2.25 lower at $243.57 and October live cattle closed $1.82 lower at […]
Heat wave raises concerns despite strong Ohio corn, soybean conditions
A central Ohio farmer says his soybeans are finally showing improvement following an early-May freeze event. Allen Ett says it’s taken awhile for the crop to get going. “The last week to 10 days have started to […]
Tar spot concerns grow as heat speeds Michigan corn development
An agronomist is encouraging growers to remain diligent about scouting as hot, humid weather picks up this week. Doug George with Bayer tells Brownfield June conditions remind him of the […]
Southwest Indiana farmer says repeated flooding is taking a toll on crops this season
A Southwest Indiana farmer says this growing season has been one like no other. Ben Kron tells Brownfield eight inches of rain fell across this farm in Evansville over the weekend. “Normally, […]
Heat dome expected to fuel crop development in southwest Minnesota
A southwest Minnesota farmer anticipates rapid crop growth thanks to this week’s heat-dome smothering much of the Midwest. Carolyn Olson grows organic crops in Lyon County. “The talk in church […]
June storms bring beneficial rains for some Illinois farmers, damage to others
A central Illinois farmer says the late June rains have benefited his crops. Mark Bunselmeyer, who grows corn and soybeans in Macon County, says a dry start to the season […]
Rains bring boost and disease pressure to Wisconsin crops
A south-central Wisconsin farmer says recent rains are providing his crops with a needed boost. Eric Wuthrich, who grows corn and soybeans in Green County, tells Brownfield… “So far, our […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat drop ahead of acreage, stocks updates
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The heat dome in the forecast for much of the Midwest is expected to moderate by this weekend. Also, given the relative […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 29, 2026
Jul. corn $4.02, down 10 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.08 and 3/4, down 17 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $304.70, down $2.30Jul. soybean oil 69.07, down 223 pointsJul. Chicago wheat […]
67% of U.S. corn, 65% of soybeans good to excellent
National corn and soybean condition ratings declined slightly over the past week. Development conditions were generally favorable in much of the Midwest and Plains, and while this week’s heat could […]