When is the right time to apply a fungicide? It varies, agronomist says
An extension agronomist says fungicide application strategies vary from farm to farm. Iowa State University’s Meaghan Anderson tells Brownfield… “I’m sure a lot of growers have different strategies that they […]
Nitrogen prices provide opportunities despite continued uncertainty
The founder and CEO of Keytrade AG, a global fertilizer trading company based in Switzerland, says despite ongoing conflict in the Middle East, there’s been some recent relief in global […]
Missouri crops start July with good soil moisture despite heat, dryness in Bootheel
The state climatologist with University of Missouri Extension says most of the state is starting July with good soil moisture as the heat turns up. “The past 10 days, as […]
A return to very warm, hot, generally drier weather ahead for most of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of hotter-than-normal conditions nationwide, except for near-normal temperatures on the southern High Plains and near- or below-normal temperatures in […]
Late-season hay may require more supplementation for cattle
An extension forage specialist says lower quality hay is being produced this year in Missouri due to excessive rains, but forage testing and nutrient management can help cattle producers protect […]
Missouri ag tax credits extended, new laws ease regulations for farmers and cotton gins
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe has signed several agriculture bills into law from the 2026 legislative session, including the extension of several ag tax credits. Jason Bean, a state senator from […]
Malting industry connects farmers to growing craft beverage supply chain
The Great Lakes Malting Company says it’s been working for a decade to shorten the supply chain between farmers and craft beverage producers. Owner Jeff Malkiewicz tells Brownfield the Traverse […]
Michigan Farm Bureau says smaller state budget left animal ag behind
Michigan Farm Bureau says a tighter state budget next year reflects the impact of funding cuts at the federal level. State Legislative Counsel Rebecca Park tells Brownfield lawmakers used past spending levels as a […]
Soybeans, corn take profits, continuing to watch weather
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. The USDA confirmed more new crop demand from China, along with unknown destinations. China bought 136,000 tons and unknown purchased 120,000 […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 9, 2026
Sep. corn $4.31 and 1/2, down 3 and 1/2 centsAug. soybeans $11.77 and 3/4, down 15 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal $317.40, up $5.10Aug. soybean oil 69.92, down 93 pointsSep. […]