Corn market strengthens slightly ahead of USDA report
Soybeans were mixed, with nearby contracts down and deferred months up. The trade is waiting for more confirmation of Chinese demand for U.S. soybeans. U.S. soybean prices are at a […]
Farmers weigh input costs and grain prices heading into winter
Farmers continue to assess commodity prices and the cost of inputs heading into winter. Southwest Iowa farmer Ray Gaesser says it’s been a difficult year to market grain. “Prices are […]
Avian influenza surge tests Minnesota turkey industry’s readiness
Instances of highly pathogenic avian influenza are on the rise in the nation’s largest turkey-producing state. Minnesota Turkey Growers Association executive director Ashley Kohls says cases this fall have climbed […]
Timely fungicide applications lead to favorable soybean crop for Iowa farmer
A central Iowa farmer says his 2025 soybeans were some of the best he’s ever raised. Morey Hill of Madrid tells Brownfield, “I was very pleased with the bean yield. […]
Southwest Iowa farmer reports strong soybeans but weaker corn
The 2025 harvest was a mixed bag for southwest Iowa farmer Ray Gaesser. “A really good harvest for soybeans. A mixed harvest I’d say on corn. Some of it was […]
Geomagnetic storm could threaten farmers’ yield data collection
A cropping systems specialist says farmers might be at risk of losing critical yield data due to a rare, geomagnetic storm this week. Terry Griffin with Kansas State University says […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 11, 2025
Dec. corn $4.32, up 2 and 1/4 centsJan. soybeans $11.27 and 1/4, down 2 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal $316.90, down $3.10Dec. soybean oil 51.10, up 52 pointsDec. Chicago wheat […]
Corn disease pressure highlights benefits of higher fungicide application rates
A western Illinois agronomist says corn diseases were so prevalent this year that fungicide use rates mattered. Lance Tarochione with Bayer says applicators typically apply a standard use rate of […]
Long-awaited November supply and demand report expected to create price volatility
A senior market advisor with Total Farm Marketing says all eyes will be on demand in the USDA’s long-awaited November supply and demand report. Naomi Blohm tells Brownfield, “We’re going […]
Governor Pillen sees opportunities for water efficiency from Israeli innovation
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says emerging technology in Israel could help improve water use in the Cornhusker state. He says he’s optimistic producers will be able to implement different products […]