Corn aphids return
An agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids says corn aphids are once again causing issues for some Midwestern farmers. Robby Meeker, who covers the eastern half of Illinois and all of […]
El Nino usually a hinderance to South American production
The chief atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions says strong El Nino weather patterns typically cause problems for farmers in South America. Eric Snodgrass says the warming of the waters […]
United Soybean Board focused on growth, research, and innovation in 2027
The new CEO of the United Soybean Board says the organization is focused on creating new market opportunities for U.S. soy in 2027. Courtney Knupp says growing domestic demand is just […]
Exports, demand help support pork prices amid profitability concerns
An ag economist says the pork industry has reasons for optimism, but challenges remain. Matt Erickson with Terrain there are a few factors helping support prices. “Exports still remain above […]
Seasonal warmth to extreme heat covers much of the Plains; showers & storms overspread parts of the Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, beneficial rain from the Mississippi Valley westward is helping to stabilize crop conditions that had deteriorated during the recent hot, dry spell. In the western Corn […]
Weekly rains needed to finish soybean crop strong
August weather can make or break a soybean crop, and Andre Reis, a soybean specialist at the University of Missouri Extension, says he’s optimistic about how the month is expected […]
Pivot Bio CEO: rising input costs continue to pressure farmers ahead of 2027 crop decisions
The CEO of Pivot Bio says the reality of volatile input costs continue to weigh on farmers. Chris Abbott tells Brownfield it’s a different situation than previous years. “When you […]
New soybean herbicide from Corteva expands options for early season weed management
Corteva Agriscience is introducing a new herbicide available to soybean growers in 2027. Corteva technical field agronomist Ron Geis says Enclosa is a novel pre-plant and preemergence herbicide that controls […]
Cattle futures higher waiting on direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were supported by technical buying ahead of widespread direct business. August live cattle closed $3.32 higher at $231.22 and October live […]
Corn closes mixed in a largely technical session
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. China bought another 132,000 tons of new crop U.S. soybeans ahead of the open, and last week’s new crop sales were solid […]