Heatwave accelerates crop growth and crop pests
Recent heat is expected to accelerate the development of crop pests. Iowa State University Extension entomologist Erin Hodgson says Growing Degree Day Units have exploded with heat indexes in the […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 24, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.16 and 1/4, down 3 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.46 and 3/4, down 12 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $280.50, down $1.90Jul. soybean oil closed at […]
Another down day for soybeans, corn, wheat
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The USDA’s national crop rating held at 66% good to excellent with near-term development conditions mostly seen as favorable. The question of […]
Economist says there is some potential for growth in the cattle herd
A livestock economist says the slowdown in beef cow slaughter could be a sign that herd liquidation is coming to an end. University of Kentucky’s Kenny Burdine says that through […]
Patience when dealing with downed corn
The agronomy education lead with Beck’s Hybrids says some crops have been hampered by recent storms. In a recent Illinois Soybean Association webinar, Matt Montgomery says vulnerable corn crops were […]
Eastern Corn Belt weather update
A regional climatologist says warmer temperatures could help improve crop conditions following a challenging start to spring. Melissa Widhelm with the Midwestern Regional Climate Center says early season rainfall has helped […]
Options for late-planted or replanted soybeans
The final crop insurance planting date for soybeans has passed in the Eastern Corn Belt, but an agronomist says farmers still planting have options. Ohio State’s Laura Lindsey tells Brownfield, “When […]
Cheese prices continue falling Tuesday on cash dairy market
Cash dairy prices were mixed Tuesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, as cheese prices keep dropping. Dry whey was up $0.0025 at $0.5725. Two sales were recorded at $0.57 and […]
GasBuddy: Corn Belt diesel prices increase amid Middle East conflict
(Brownfield file photo – Credit: Brent Barnett/Brownfield) A fuel economist says tensions in the Middle East have impacted the price of diesel in the U.S. Patrick De Haan, head of […]
Beef, pork exports down year-over-year amid U.S-China tariff dispute
The US Meat Export Federation says the trade dispute between the U.S. and China has impacted beef and pork exports. USMEF’s Joe Schuele says April beef exports were down 10% […]