Ag equipment sales weaken as farmers delay machinery purchases
An ag equipment specialist says farm machinery sales continue to weaken in the U.S. Curt Blades, senior vice president of the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, says farmers are hesitant to […]
Wheat gains despite global supply pressure
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling. CONAB is projecting higher production in Brazil, along with an increase in exports due to U.S. tensions with China. 2025/26 Brazilian […]
China deal or poor harvest could jolt soybean prices, analyst says
A market analyst suggests the soybean market is in a unique spot. Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing says a prolonged trade war with China would keep prices range-bound or […]
China deal or poor harvest could jolt soybean prices, analyst says
A market analyst suggests the soybean market is in a unique spot. Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing says a prolonged trade war with China would keep prices range-bound or […]
Favorable weather pushes harvest ahead of schedule in southeast Iowa
A farmer in southeastern Iowa says the 2025 harvest is moving along quicker than he expected. Tim Meyer says producers in his area have had favorable conditions this month. “I’ve […]
Favorable weather pushes harvest ahead of schedule in southeast Iowa
A farmer in southeastern Iowa says the 2025 harvest is moving along quicker than he expected. Tim Meyer says producers in his area have had favorable conditions this month. “I’ve […]
Northwest Iowa farmer: California E15 access a big win for ethanol
A past president of the Iowa Corn Promotion Board says E15 access in California should help give corn farmers a demand boost. “The best way to find that (demand) is […]
Michigan soybean leader plans on holding on to crops amid price uncertainty
The Michigan Soybean Committee President says he’s relying on grain storage this fall to help him be more flexible for potential marketing opportunities. Mark Senk tells Brownfield he’s thankful he […]
U.S. corn shipments maintain strong momentum
U.S. corn continues to leave port at a rapid clip, boosted by favorable pricing against key competitors. The USDA says corn inspections during the week ending October 9th were more […]
Ag economist: soybeans likely secondary in U.S.-China trade talks
An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says soybeans are likely still on the table when the U.S. and China meet at the end of October, but probably not […]