Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 27, 2026
Sep. corn $4.51 and 3/4, down 12 and 1/2 centsAug. soybeans $12.08 and 1/2, down 39 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal $320.80, down $10.50Aug. soybean oil 71.46, down 287 pointsSep. […]
63% of U.S. corn, soybeans rated good to excellent
U.S. crop condition ratings were steady to lower over the past week. That followed another generally mixed week of weather across the nation, including a hot, dry pattern in parts […]
May frost takes a toll on Ohio wheat as corn and soybeans thrive
A southwest Ohio farmer says it’s been a mixed year for crop development across the state. Scott Metzger says favorable conditions early in the season helped get his corn and […]
South Dakota farmer says crops hanging on as triple-digit heat stresses corn and soybeans
A farmer in south central South Dakota says the crops are hanging on as triple digit temperatures impact the farm this week. “We were at 106 degrees, at times, and […]
West central Indiana farmer says crops are under pressure with hot weather and humidity
A west central Indiana farmer says the summer heat is starting to have an impact on crop development. Kevin Cox tells Brownfield, “We missed some rains where we’re supposed to […]
Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council selects new officers
Two farmers from the Missouri Bootheel and a farmer from west-central Missouri were elected to serve as officers for the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council in the next year. Kevin Mainord […]
Texas cow/calf producer says New World screwworm containment efforts show progress
A southeast Texas cow/calf operator says the sterile fly dispersals have been integral in the containment of New World screwworm. Stephen Diebel says the proactive approach has made a difference. “I think it’s a manageable […]
Farmers finding fertilizer relief in food processing residuals
The vice president of environmental with Denali says high input costs are causing more farmers to seek out alternative fertilizers. Lauren King says some are turning to food processing residuals, […]
Senate urged to advance year-round E15 legislation
A U.S. Representative from Iowa says permanent, nationwide year-round E15 would provide greater market certainty for corn growers and biofuel producers. Republican Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks says getting an E15 bill […]
Start crunching the numbers for 2027
A pair of ag economists say it’s time to start planning for the 2027 crop. Allen Featherstone with Kansas State University says producers should start budgeting for next year’s […]