R-CALF joins national coalition calling on Trump to protect competition in ag markets
The CEO of R-CALF USA says strong antitrust enforcement is needed from President Trump to help restore competition in the livestock markets. Bill Bullard says the organization recently joined a […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 13, 2025
Dec. corn $4.10 and 3/4, down 2 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.07 and 3/4, up 1 centDec. soybean meal $274.10, down 90 centsDec. soybean oil 50.60, up 63 pointsDec. Chicago […]
Northwest Iowa farmer says 2025 harvest yields falling short of expectations
The 2025 harvest season is winding down for northwest Iowa farmer Kelly Nieuwenhuis. “Well, it’s been fast,” he said. “Bean harvest went quickly. We’ve been done with them for about […]
Dry weather speeds up harvest pace in western and central Illinois
Two Illinois farmers say the end of their 2025 harvest is in sight. Christian County farmer Ken Franklin says he’s two-thirds complete. “We got our beans done.” He says, “Happy […]
Southern Minnesota ethanol plant reports excellent corn quality, high yields
The CEO of an ethanol plant in southern Minnesota is pleased with the corn being delivered during harvest. Brian Kletscher with Highwater Ethanol in Lamberton says moisture ranges from 13 […]
Michigan soybean harvest nearly complete as drought expands
Soybean harvest is wrapping up in some parts of Michigan. Shiawassee County farmer Mark Senk tells Brownfield he started harvesting the last week of September. “We had good weather for […]
Bred cow market continues to see strong demand
The market manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says he continues to see strength in the bred cow market. Tony Hancock says tight supplies and strong demand are a […]
Low moisture, green stems slow down soybean harvest
An extension soybean agronomist with Purdue University says low moistures weren’t the only harvest challenge for soybean growers this year. Shaun Casteel says green stems have also plagued many farmers. […]
Northwest Indiana farmer says 2025 crop is exceeding expectations
A northwest Indiana farmer says this year’s crop has exceeded her expectations. Denise Scarborough tells Brownfield, “Given how dry we’ve been this year, we did not have very high expectations for […]
Global market likely to pressure U.S. dairy prices
A market advisor says nonfat dry milk prices continue to reflect reductions on the Global Dairy Trade auction. Katie Burgess with Ever.ag tells Brownfield, “When we look at global milk powder prices, […]