A mid-Winter look & feel dominates virtually all of the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, the latest round of wintry weather has largely ended. Substantial snow from recent winter storms blankets much of the Midwest, leading to locally challenging conditions regarding […]
early-season cold to dominate much of the Heartland; a seasonally active pattern for many
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or below-normal temperatures across the eastern half of the U.S., except for warmer-than-normal weather across southern sections of Texas and […]
Feed additives improve animal health and bottom line
An animal science expert says feed additives are a growing segment in the beef and dairy industries because they improve animal health and productivity. NT Cosby with Fortiva tells Brownfield […]
Managing milk replacers can be complicated, but needs to be done right
Different milk replacers have different purposes, and nutrition expert Dr. Olivia Guenther-Schroeder from Purina Animal Nutrition says that new calf needs the right feeding program to be healthy and productive. […]
Cattle futures lower to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower ahead of the week’s direct business. February live cattle closed $1.92 lower at $215.92 and April live cattle closed […]
Despite lower soybean yields, Michigan farmer leader says overall harvest surpassed expectations
The President of DF Seeds says yields turned out better than average on her farm. Janna Fritz grows corn, soybeans, wheat, dry beans, and triticale in Huron County. “I’d say on the […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 1, 2025
Mar. corn $4.45, down 2 and 3/4 centsJan. soybeans $11.28, down 9 and 3/4 centsJan. soybean meal $314.60, down $4.10Jan soybean oil 52.36, up 31 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.35, down […]
Low commodity prices push farmers to weigh borrowing options carefully
A senior commercial lending manager with Wilbur-Ellis says smart financial planning has never been more important for farmers. Shane Prim says low commodity prices, volatile markets, tighter liquidity, and shifting […]
Grains see profit taking as traders watch China demand and South American weather
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. The trade’s waiting for more news on export business with China, while watching weather in South America. On the China front, […]
AgriGold agronomist: Key lessons from 2025 will shape crop health decisions next spring
An agronomist says now is the time to reflect on the 2025 growing season to help make key decisions for the 2026 crop. John Brien with AgriGold says he has […]