South Dakota corn looks good despite half-normal rainfall
A farmer in south-central South Dakota says the corn crop looks surprisingly good, given the below-average rainfall this growing season. “If you look at our total rainfall, we are about […]
Iowa State Fair Sale of Champions sets new fundraising record
The prestigious Iowa State Fair Sale of Champions raised a record-breaking $734,000 for ag youth on Saturday. The event was highlighted by a $155,000 sale for the Grand Champion FFA […]
Iowa lawmakers push back on Trump beef import proposal
Some members of Iowa’s congressional delegation are raising concerns about President Trump’s proposal to temporarily increase imported beef supplies. Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson told reporters at the Iowa State Fair […]
SE Iowa soybean grower sees “tremendous swing in pod counts” after rollercoaster summer
A southeast Iowa farmer anticipates variable yields because of up and down growing conditions this summer. Mark Jackson grows corn and soybeans near Oskaloosa and says this year has had […]
Iowa’s Glen Smith takes on USDA Rural Development post
Atlantic, Iowa farmer Glen Smith has been sworn in as the USDA’s Under Secretary for Rural Development. “What I bring is truly rural America and farming,” he said. “My whole […]
The reopening of the U.S.-Mexico border marks the next chapter for cattle trade
Cattle were able to cross from Mexico into the US for the first time since May 2025. Mike Sulpizia, a cattle buyer and marketing manager for Superior Cattle Company in […]
Corn sees gains on lower yield guess
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Last week’s major private crop tour is projecting record yield potential and development weather looks favorable. Still, solid demand and crush […]
Early planting, favorable weather set Minnesota crops up for success
An extension crops educator expects some very good corn and soybean yields this fall in Minnesota. Dave Nicolai with the University of Minnesota says the growing season started off well […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 24, 2026
Sep. corn $4.91 and 1/2, up 7 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans $12.16, down 9 centsSep. soybean meal $320.30, up $2.60Sep. soybean oil 67.13, down 222 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.81 and […]
Dry weather deteriorating Michigan’s crop conditions
A farmer in Southeast Michigan says he’s only had about two good rains this entire growing season. Blaine Baker tells Brownfield, “Someplace around the 4th of July, we were getting […]