Soybeans, corn take profits despite weather concerns
Soybeans were modestly lower on profit taking and technical selling. USDA confirmed the sale of old and new crop U.S. beans to China Wednesday morning, which led to some “buy […]
Heat slows tar spot, but corn farmers encouraged to keep scouting
A plant pathologist with University of Missouri Extension says tar spot has been confirmed in Missouri and other states this year, but the heat has been slowing its development. Mandy […]
Misuse of 2,4-D could threaten future weed-control
An extension weed scientist says herbicide drift is a problem again this year, and it’s not just over-the-top dicamba. Kevin Bradley at the University of Missouri says he’s disappointed and […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 8, 2026
Sep. corn $4.35, down 8 and 3/4 centsAug. soybeans $11.93 and 1/4, down 1/4 centAug. soybean meal $312.30, down $3.90Aug. soybean oil 70.85, up 226 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.07 and […]
Minnesota farmer battles stubborn weeds in soybeans
A northwest Minnesota farmer is having mixed success controlling weeds. Austen Germolus of Borup says there’s not much weed pressure in wheat or corn. “Beans is a different challenge. Did […]
Phosphate supplies questioned as conflict continues to disrupt global market
The founder and CEO of Keytrade AG, a global fertilizer trading company based in Switzerland, says the conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt global fertilizer markets. “I find […]
Dairy Innovation Competition helping build industry’s next generation workforce
The coordinator of the dairy checkoff’s New Product Competition says it’s a way to develop the industry’s future workforce. Rohit Kapoor with Dairy Management Inc. says students have access to […]
Broiler placements stay 2% ahead of the 2025 pace
Broiler hatchery numbers continue to imply more chicken in 2026. That comes as producers try to meet demand and continue to rebuild from the impact of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza […]
Farmland market shifts toward more disciplined buying
An ag real estate specialist describes the farmland market as durable. But Brent Wiest with Compeer Financial says it’s not uniform across the company’s three-state footprint. “We have not seen […]
U.S. ethanol supply close to 2026 low
U.S. ethanol stocks fell sharply last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says the domestic supply is the tightest since the start of the year at 23.928 million barrels. The […]