Weather concerns pull corn, soybeans higher
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, rallying after updated midday weather forecasts. The trade continues to watch weather for chances of crop stress during key development phases. […]
Organic corn offers bright spot for farmers
A Minnesota organic farmer says premiums for corn are improving. Carolyn Olson of Cottonwood tells Brownfield conventional and organic markets often reflect the other. “They tend to have like a […]
Ohio Governor signs carbon capture bill into law to expand market opportunities for Ohio corn
A new Ohio bill could help improve carbon capture and sequestration across the state. Luke Crumley with Ohio Corn and Wheat says the legislation recently signed into law by Governor Mike […]
Low Crop Prices, Policy Concerns Weigh on Farmer Sentiment
An ag economist says producers remain concerned about the future of the farm economy, according to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Michael Langemeier, director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture, says the […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 7, 2026
Sep. corn $4.43 and 3/4, up 5 and 1/2 centsAug. soybeans $11.93 and 3/4, up 9 and 3/4 centsAug. soybean meal $316.20, up $3.30Aug. soybean oil 68.59, up 83 pointsSep. […]
Farm640 explains when mid-year balance sheets make sense
A farm financial advisor says year-end balance sheets remain the best measure of an operation’s financial health, but a mid-year statement can be a useful alternative when updated records are […]
USDA enrolls 2 million acres into CRP
The USDA Farm Service Agency is accepting more than two million acres into the Conservation Reserve Program this year. Under Secretary Richard Fordyce tells Brownfield demand continues to exceed available […]
Stormy season sending many producers to USDA disaster assistance programs
The director of the Illinois Farm Service Agency says many agricultural producers are utilizing USDA programs to recover from a year full of damaging storms. William Graff says it’s vital […]
CRISPR-powered sterile flies could help eradicate New World screwworm
Sterile flies are crucial as the cattle industry fights New World screwworm, and a new technology could be the key to eradicating the pest. Stephanie Gamez, the research and development lead for Agragene says the company’s precision-guided sterile insect technique is […]
Cash dairy prices were mixed on Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were mixed Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.00025 at $0.6725. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0625 to $1.51. Eleven sales were ranging from $1.46 to $1.51. Cheese barrels were up $0.0350 to $1.52. No sales were reported. […]