USDA raises 2025 corn, soybean production on larger acreage despite slight yield cuts
The USDA has raised its expectations for 2025 corn and soybean production. The corn crop estimate is slightly more than in August and 13% above 2024 at 16.814 billion bushels, […]
Farmers expected to face increased financial pressure heading into 2026
An ag economist says margins are expected to tighten even more heading into 2026 and farmers should keep a close eye on their balance sheets. Purdue University’s Michael Langemeier says producers with high […]
Driving Demand Initiatives
Soybeans are stepping into the spotlight. The United Soybean Board is expanding demand opportunities for soybeans, from improving animal nutrition to boosting dairy production and helping create clean fuels. Listen […]
Dust, Fire Risk, and Rapid Maturity: Midwest Farmers Face Heat Wave at Harvest
A climatologist says a heat wave is occurring in the Midwest as farmers begin harvest. Justin Glisan with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says temperatures are expected […]
Drought expands across the Midwest; spotty showers High Plains to the upper Midwest
Across the Corn Belt, sudden warmth favors summer crop maturation and early-season harvest efforts. On September 7, Missouri led the Midwest with 9% of its corn acreage harvested, while other […]
States like Iowa seeing nitrogen loss from frequent summer rains
An abnormally wet summer in parts of the Corn Belt likely resulted in some nitrogen loss. Ty Stender with Corteva Agriscience says northern Iowa was one area that saw heavy […]
California a step away from legalizing E15 sales
California could soon legalize sales of E15. American Coalition for Ethanol senior vice president Ron Lamberty says state lawmakers recently passed a bill allowing for sales of fuel blended with […]
ADM regenerative ag program demonstrating conservation at scale
The director of climate-smart ag origination with ADM says over 5 million acres of cropland were enrolled in the company’s regenerative agriculture program last year. Paul Scheetz says it’s […]
CCA encourages smart planning & timely harvest to maximize profits
A certified crop advisor says strategizing logistics ahead of harvest is critical for farmers facing tight margins. Jason Stegink with Wide Angle Agriculture tells Brownfield combines need to be ready. “Crop quality […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 11, 2025
Dec. corn $4.19 and 3/4, up 2 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.33 and 1/2, up 8 and 1/4 centsOct. soybean meal $286.10, up $2.60Oct. soybean oil 51.08, up 61 pointsDec. […]