Cattle futures finish the day lower on profit-taking
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were down on profit-taking ahead of direct trade, feeders had additional pressure on the gains in corn. October live cattle closed […]
New resources support rural mental health access for youth
A new program is supporting mental wellness in youth across rural communities. Adriel Rigsby with Rural Minds tells Brownfield, “Rural youth ages 15 to 19 are dying by suicide at […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat start month with more gains
Soybeans were sharply higher on fund and technical buying. The USDA’s national crop rating is at a multi-year low, with hot, dry weather in the near-term forecast, potentially trimming yield. […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 1, 2026
Dec. corn $5.46, up 8 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $13.17 and 3/4, up 29 and 3/4 centsOct. soybean meal $345.70, up $7.10Oct. soybean oil 72.45, up 162 pointsDec. Chicago wheat […]
Some Minnesota dry bean farmers expect above-average crop as harvest nears
Two dry bean farmers in Minnesota say harvest is getting close, and the crops look promising. Cordell Huebsch raises dark red kidney beans in Ottertail County, located in west-central Minnesota. […]
July good month for soybean crush, corn for ethanol use
Soybean crush demand continues to be strong and ethanol production is consuming a lot of corn. The USDA says 222 million bushels of beans were crushed during July, above pre-report […]
Superior Ag opens new $20 million dry fertilizer facility to expand farmer access in Indiana and Kentucky
The president and CEO of Superior Ag says its new Ohio River terminal could help increase access to dry fertilizer for farmers across the state. Richard Lloyd says the recently […]
Strip-till gains adoption among Michigan farmers looking to cut costs
A Michigan farmer says more producers are interested in using strip-till to reduce management costs. Luke Gentz tells Brownfield, “We’re slowly moving more and more towards strip tillage for anything […]
Political analyst: election outcome could impact farm bill
A political analyst says the outcome of the November election could determine the timing of the next farm bill. David Wasserman with the Cook Political Report tells Brownfield “If Republicans […]
Soybean tentiform leafminer spreads to Wisconsin soybeans
Wisconsin farmers are being encouraged to scout for a new soybean pest in the state. University of Wisconsin Extension specialist Emily Bick tells Brownfield soybean tentiform leafminer was confirmed last […]