Arkansas farmer reports exceptional corn yields despite tassel wrap losses
A farmer in northeast Arkansas says most of the corn has been exceptional as harvest continues. Tommy Young says yields have been above 200 bushels/acre on two-thirds of the crop […]
Soybeans, corn mixed, watching harvest, waiting for trade news
Soybeans were mixed, unable to follow through on the firm start to the session. Beans are waiting for more on potential trade aid for farmers, in addition to the planned […]
Harvest fires spark across Midwest as dry, windy conditions fuel danger
Dry fields, low humidity, high winds, and hot farm equipment have been causing harvest fires across the Midwest. Paul Casper in Kingsbury County, South Dakota says there have been at […]
Dryness trimmed yields, but soybeans still among best ever for South Dakota farmer
Chet Edinger, a farmer in southeast South Dakota, says the hot, dry weather is taking the top end off corn and soybean yields. “We probably lost anywhere from three to […]
Good yield helps Wisconsin farmer make up for bad prices
A Wisconsin farmer is grateful for this year’s nearly-perfect growing conditions and surprisingly good soybean yields. Steve Duwe farms near Johnson Creek, and tells Brownfield this has been an exceptional […]
A little moisture makes all the difference at harvest
A farmer in southeast Missouri says a little moisture makes all the difference at harvest. Patrick Seyer in Scott County says the soybeans needed the recent rains. “We cut some […]
Live cattle and lean hog futures higher on Monday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher, with feeders in the lead on supply tightness, offsetting some of the bearishness from the recent direct […]
Illinois Ag Director: Tariffs driving up input costs, squeezing farmers’ margins
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says federal trade policy is adding an unnecessary burden on farmers. “We’re in an economic crisis right now.” Jerry Costello says tariffs […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 6, 2025
Dec. corn $4.21 and 3/4, up 2 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.17 and 3/4, down 1/4 centDec. soybean meal $277.10, down $1.50Dec. soybean oil 50.38, up 33 pointsDec. Chicago wheat […]
Fall is ideal time to identify SCN
An Ohio State Extension soybean pathologist says fall is an ideal time to identify soybean cyst nematode pressure in fields. Horacio Lopez-Nicora says farmers should prioritize soil sampling. “Sampling […]