Southwestern Illinois wheat harvest exceptional
A southwestern Illinois farmer says the wheat harvest was exceptional. Garrett Hawkins, who farms in Monroe County and serves as president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association, tells Brownfield, “I […]
Rise of AI could lead to additional cyber security risk for ag sector
The Federal Bureau of Investigation says a new security threat is emerging in the agriculture industry. Special Agent in Charge Gene Kowel with the Omaha FBI Field Office says the […]
Some long-term optimism for the corn market
The co-founder of AgMarket.net says there could be long-term opportunities brewing in the corn market. Matt Bennett says several factors make him optimistic for 2026. “We’ve drawn down world stocks […]
State partnerships part of USDA’s new food safety plan
Last year, growth in Missouri’s meat processing industry was at risk due to a lack of funding, but Missouri’s Ag Director says the situation has changed. This spring, USDA gave […]
The impacts of nitrogen deficiency
Nitrogen deficiencies are starting to appear in parts of the Corn Belt after periods of heavy rainfall this spring. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Purdue University Extension’s corn […]
Central IL crops benefitting from better weather
A central Illinois farmer says recent rains and a break from the heat have been good for the crops. Mark Bunselmeyer, who farms in Macon County and serves as the […]
Cattle futures close higher, lean hog futures lower
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were higher, buying back part of Monday’s drop on oversold signals, with help from a higher midday move in the […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 15, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $4.01 and 1/4, up 1 and 1/4 centsAug. soybeans closed at $9.95, down 6 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $265.30, down $2.40Aug. soybean oil closed at […]
Scout for soybean aphids in 2025
Farmers are encouraged to scout for soybean aphids the rest of the growing season. Ron Geis with Corteva Agriscience says they were highly prevalent during the 2024 growing season. “If […]
A need for US soybean meal in Africa
A farmer-leader with the United Soybean Board says there’s a growing need for U.S. soybean meal in Africa. Shannon Tignor-Ellis tells Brownfield that Africa’s aquaculture industry is booming, growing at […]