Soybeans and corn rally to finish the day higher
Soybeans finished the day higher, rallying on technical-based buying despite lower soybean and crude oil. Soybean export inspections were up both on the week and more than double this time […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 15, 2026
Jul. corn $4.15 and 1/2, up 2 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.19 and 1/4, up 5 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal $302.00, up 70 centsJul. soybean oil 74.37, up 09 […]
Crop Progress shows strong emergence, mixed conditions
The USDA says all of the nation’s corn crop has been planted and soybeans aren’t far behind. According to Monday’s Crop Progress Report, 94% of the U.S. corn crop has […]
Excessive rainfall in Kansas hurting crop conditions
A northeast Kansas farmer says excessive rainfall has tested this year’s crop, but conditions are better than they could be. Scott Gigstad says his area has received several rounds of […]
Nebraska farmer says it’s been a spring of weather swings
A northeast Nebraska farmer says he’s gotten just enough moisture this spring to help his crops get off to a strong start. Greg Anderson says it was extremely dry during […]
Farm Rescue sees growing demand for help
The executive director of Farm Rescue says more farm families across the Midwest are turning to the nonprofit for help. Shari Rogge-Fidler tells Brownfield, “I think part of it is […]
Shaw lauds Iowa’s ethanol excise tax exemption
The executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says he supports a new statewide law backing ethanol‑powered ag equipment. Monte Shaw tells Brownfield that Governor Kim Reynolds recently signed […]
Missouri cattle producers face mixed forage outlook
Consistent rains are greening up pastures in Missouri, but cattle producers say that same moisture is slowing hay production and threatening forage quality. Anita Vanderwert raises cattle in Howard County. […]
Input costs, weather may have altered farmers’ spring planting plans
Weather and rising input costs have likely made an impact on U.S. farmer planting decisions this spring. DuWayne Bosse with Bolt Marketing tells Brownfield he’s been getting mixed signals on […]
CME cash dairy prices mixed
Cash dairy prices started the week mixed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange with strong block cheese sales. Dry whey up $0.0075 at $0.6875. Blocks down $0.0125 at $1.4750. Twenty-six sales […]