Rainfall likely across Corn Belt after hot, dry stretch
Iowa’s state climatologist says short-term outlooks show rain could be likely across parts of the Corn Belt later this week. Justin Glisan says the recent trend has been hot and […]
Corn exports off to strong start in 2025/26, USDA reports sharp year-over-year gains
The USDA says grain and oilseed export inspections during the week ending September 11th were mostly above what’s needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2025/26 marketing […]
U.S. and China talk tariffs in Spain, soybean purchases still uncertain
The U.S. and China held trade discussions in Madrid, Spain over the weekend. Ag economist Greg McBride with Allendale says disputes over tariffs were a focal point. “I don’t think […]
Labor on the minds of meat packers
The president of American Foods Group says that finding adequate labor remains the top challenge for the meat-packing industry. “The reality is there’s jobs in this industry that there is […]
Mizzou Tigers: Fueled by Biodiesel
Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council Board Member Kyle Durham says Missouri Soybean farmers are once again partnering with the University of Missouri to promote biodiesel and other soybean products. The post […]
Tariff pause could open door for corn, additonal soybean exports to Mexico
A grain and oil seeds analyst with Terrain says there’s an opportunity to increase some ag exports to Mexico. Bree Baatz tells Brownfield while they’re a top customer for U.S. […]
Outdated combine concaves could be costing farmers valuable grain
Farmers looking to mitigate grain loss this fall are encouraged to evaluate the threshing system of their combines. Shianne Reynolds with Bushel Plus says concaves play an integral part in […]
Late-summer warmth continues; beneficial rainfall ahead for the southern, western Corn Belt
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except along the northern Atlantic Coast, with the northern Plains and the western Gulf Coast region […]
Strauss workwear provides durable clothing for producers
Nadja Barletta, brand activation manager, with Strauss says the companies clothing lines provides farmers and ranchers comfort and durability for any season in any condition. The post Strauss workwear provides […]
A few showers on the Plains; late-season warmth continues across most of the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, late-season warmth remains solidly in place, despite the arrival of a weak cold front and isolated rain showers west of the Mississippi Valley. Monday’s high temperatures […]