Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 9, 2025
Dec. corn $4.19 and 3/4, down 2 centsNov. soybeans $10.31 and 1/4, down 2 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $287.70 up $5.80Oct. soybean oil 49.993 down 105 pointsDec. Chicago wheat […]
Grains slip as dry weather cuts ratings, traders eye USDA numbers
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. The USDA’s national crop rating dipped 1% due to continued dry weather in some areas. Grains and oilseeds in general were […]
Winter wheat planting date critical
A wheat specialist says the timing of fall planting is the most important factor in yield potential. Michigan State University Extension’s Dennis Pennington tells Brownfield, “When you go from that […]
T-L Irrigation system offers new, innovative system
John Thom, vice president with T-L Irrigation, says the new product has been in the development phase for three years. The new auto-reverse hose drag linear system. In this interview […]
Dultmeier Sales offers more efficient mixing systems
Shane Blomendahl, with the marketing department at Dultmeier sales, says the company’s newest product is a chemical system that doesn’t use a 12 volt pump. The post Dultmeier Sales offers […]
Michigan CCA program sees refresh
Michigan’s Certified Crop Advisor Program is expanding its board for the first time since it was established more than thirty years ago. State Administrator Chuck Lippstreu with the Michigan Agri-Business Association tells […]
Truth, Trust, and Talking About Food
I was recently at the Missouri State Fair, making my usual rounds through the Agriculture Building. As I stood in front of the prize-winning cured country hams, I overheard a […]
2025 a difficult year for many farming families
An eastern Iowa farmer says he’s concerned about the direction of the U.S. ag economy. “I think if you’re not concerned then you’re not paying attention,” said Dave Walton. “It’s […]
Little harvest activity in southeastern Iowa
A farmer in southeastern Iowa says there hasn’t been much harvesting going on in his area. Tim Meyer tells Brownfield, “No harvest has started on my farm. Not a lot […]
Chopping underway for eastern Iowa farmer, harvest starting soon
Field activity is picking up steam for eastern Iowa farmer Lance Lillibridge. “We chopped corn (Sunday). That was about all the harvesting we’ve done so far. It looked pretty good.” […]