Temps in a wide-range across the Heartland; for most, weather generally tranquil for the season
Across the Corn Belt, cold weather has returned. Friday’s high temperatures will remain below 32°F, except across the southern and southwestern edges of the Corn Belt. Maximum temperatures will not […]
Unseasonably mild weather ahead for the Heart-land; an active, moisture-laden pattern returns
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day calls for the likelihood of warmer- and wetter-than-normal weather nearly nationwide. Near- or below-normal temperatures will be confined to the Far West. Meanwhile near- […]
Unseasonably mild weather ahead for the Heartland; an active, moisture-laden pattern returns
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day calls for the likelihood of warmer- and wetter-than-normal weather nearly nationwide. Near- or below-normal temperatures will be confined to the Far West. Meanwhile near- […]
Northernmost New World screwworm detection reported less than 200 miles from U.S. border
New World screwworm has been confirmed 197 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border. This is the first reported case in Tamauliapas, and the northernmost active detection to date. Mexico’s National Service […]
Understanding Input Costs and Farm Margins
Understanding input costs and farm margins – In this Managing For Profit, learn more about maximizing a fertilizer strategy and finding savings without compromising yield. The post Understanding Input Costs […]
Cattle futures end final session of year higher ahead of direct business
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle closed higher ahead of the start of widespread direct cash business. February live was up $1.12 at $231.60 and April was $1.22 higher […]
USDA Announces Commodity Payment Rates for Farmer Bridge Assistance Program
The USDA has announced the per-acre payment rates for the $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance (FBA) Program. Eleven billion dollars is targeted to row crop producers. Eligible corn farmers will […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 31, 2025
Mar. corn $4.40 and 1/4, down 1/4 centJan. soybeans $10.30 and 1/2, down 15 and 3/4 centsJan. soybean meal $294.50, down $2.20Jan soybean oil 48.07, down 86 pointsMar. Chicago wheat […]
Soybeans, wheat end 2025 on a down note, corn closes mixed
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Crop conditions look favorable in Brazil, with more rain in the near-term forecast and early harvest activity underway in some areas. Parts […]
Weak Chinese buying and South American weather keep soybean prices steady heading into the new year
The vice president of farm services with NAU Country Insurance says the soybean market is entering the new year waiting for news. Rich Morrison tells Brownfield, “The managed funds really […]