Drought expands in the Midwest and Mississippi Valley
An ag meteorologist says a flash drought is coming to a head across the Corn Belt. Greg Soulje tells Brownfield, “It goes all the way down into our friends down there […]
A few showers on the Plains, western Corn Belt; late-season warmth continues to the east
Across the Corn Belt, showers and cooler conditions are overspreading the middle Missouri Valley. Meanwhile, late-season heat from the Mississippi Valley eastward is promoting corn and soybean maturation, although soil […]
Insight into food price trends
Overall, food inflation increased by more than 3 percent over the last year. Food-at-home, or groceries, increased by 2.7 percent year-over-year. David Ortega, a food economist with Michigan State University, […]
Have a marketing plan for stored corn
Bryan Doherty, a senior market advisor with Total Farm Marketing, says many U.S. farmers are going to store the corn being harvested this fall. But that strategy requires careful planning […]
Avian influenza detected in southwest Minnesota commercial turkey flock
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in a Minnesota commercial turkey flock. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says the detection in Redwood County marks the first time the virus […]
Cattle futures sharply lower as box beef prices continue to slide
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply lower, pressured by the recent declines in boxed beef prices and ahead of this week’s direct business and Cattle […]
SW Iowa farmer says this was the year for fungicide on corn
A southwest Iowa farmer is confident fungicide will pay off this year. Mark Peterson of Stanton says disease pressure was high in corn. “I am hoping that we will be […]
Soybeans, corn slip on profit taking, harvest pressure
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Beans are watching U.S. harvest activity and anticipating generally good near-term progress. There’s been some rain in parts of the region […]
USDA’s record Michigan soybean yield forecast may be too optimistic amid drought
Harvest in Michigan is on pace to start earlier than normal as persistent drought conditions across a third of the state have impacted crops. Michigan State University Extension soybean educator […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 17, 2025
Dec. corn $4.26 and 3/4, down 2 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.43 and 3/4, down 6 centsOct. soybean meal $283.90, down $1.90Oct. soybean oil 51.24, down 145 pointsDec. Chicago wheat […]