New contest showcases youth interest in grazing systems
The vice president of the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition says a recent first-of-its-kind contest is designed to encourage more youth involvement in the world of grazing. Trevor Toland, who raises […]
Hot July brings pollination concerns
The chief atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions says most of the U.S. corn crop is pollinating in less-than-ideal conditions. Eric Snodgrass says much of the Corn Belt saw high […]
Missouri corn, soybean crop conditions improve despite late July trend
The USDA shows an improvement in corn and soybean conditions in Missouri at the end of July, and Arlan Suderman with StoneX Group says it’s unusual. “We normally do trend […]
Frequent rains boost Minnesota crops despite minor condition slip
Crop conditions dipped a little in Minnesota over the past week. USDA’s latest weekly crop update shows 77 percent of corn and 78 percent of soybeans in good to excellent […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat drop, taking profits
Soybeans were sharply lower on profit taking and technical selling. Forecasts generally have cooler weather for many key growing areas, with some better rain potential in parts of the region, […]
Timely rains benefitting southeastern Illinois farmers
A southeastern Illinois beef producer says adequate rains are keeping his pastures in good shape this summer. Cliff Schuette, who raises cattle in Clinton County, tells Brownfield… “We have plenty […]
Kansas corn hold steady, soybean ratings improve
The USDA says crop conditions held mostly steady in Kansas over the past week. According to the latest crop progress report, Kansas corn is 70 percent silking, 34 percent in […]
Cattle futures lower to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mostly sharply lower following the news that the US plans to resume live cattle imports from Mexico. August live cattle […]
Dry weather worsens Michigan crop conditions as of Sunday
A mid-Michigan farmer says he’s hopeful that storms this week will bring needed precipitation to recharge soils in his region. Gratiot County’s John Peck tells Brownfield it’s been dry for […]
Corn and soybeans advance over the past week, pastures decline in Nebraska
The USDA says crop conditions continue to advance in Nebraska. According to the latest crop progress report, Nebraska corn is 79 percent silking, 18 percent in the dough stage, and […]