New tariffs set to go into effect tomorrow
As the calendar turns to August, new tariffs will go into effect for several countries that haven’t reached trade agreements with the United States. President Trump is expected to issue […]
MSU reporting light pest pressure
Michigan State University’s entomologist says this season’s pest pressure has been surprisingly limited. Chis Difonzo tells Brownfield, “No calls about aphids, I know they’re out there.” “Japanese beetle—right on time […]
Corn, wheat end last session of July mixed
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. There was another round of pressure from favorable development conditions and big crop expectations. Key development phases are rapidly approaching and will […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 31, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.94, up 2 and 1/4 centsAug. soybeans closed at $9.61 and 3/4, down 6 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $261.80, up $1.10Aug. soybean oil closed at […]
June ag price indices indicate losses for some farmers
The USDA’s ag price indices for June were mixed. The index of prices received dipped just 1.2% from May on decreases for corn, market eggs, strawberries, and cantaloupes against increases […]
Farmers, agronomists outline crop concerns
Some farmers and agronomists say the wet summer has created conditions that are conducive to disease and pest pressure. Nathan Popiel with UPL says tar spot has been an issue […]
CME cash dairy prices slightly higher
Cash dairy prices were very quiet on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Thursday, with a slight move to the upside. Dry whey unchanged at $0.5325. Blocks up $0.01 at $1.6825. Barrels […]
Indiana governor says farmers are part of MAHA solution
Indiana’s governor says farmers are part of the solution of the Make America Healthy Again initiative. Mike Braun says the state is working on increasing access to healthier food options. “I think […]
Northeast Iowa alfalfa crop conditions improve
A northeast Iowa farmer says timely rains have improved alfalfa conditions this year. Matt Hoeft tells Brownfield his second cutting was slightly behind schedule. “That got a little bit farther […]
DAIRY PRIDE Act targets mislabeling
The National Milk Producers Federation says a bipartisan bill recently introduced into the U.S. Senate could end deceptive labeling for non-dairy products. Paul Bleiberg, executive vice president for government relations, […]