Cattle futures mixed to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly higher watching direct business, feeders were lower, pressured by the higher move in corn. August live cattle closed $.12 lower at […]
Minnesota farmer says corn, wheat and soybeans are looking strong
A farmer in northwest Minnesota is encouraged by crop conditions. Austen Germolus of Borup says planting went well and rains have been timely. “We had a good stand on corn, […]
Dry window helps Missouri producers put up quality hay
A break in the rain ahead of Independence Day provided a window for Missouri producers to cut and bale hay. “If we’ve got a three day window, that’s good. We’re […]
‘Tassels everywhere’: early planted north Iowa corn takes off
A north Iowa farmer says corn is already tasseling. April Hemmes farms near Hampton. “You know the old grandpa adage ‘knee high by the 4th of July’ and I have […]
Soybeans, corn return from holiday with weather concerns
Soybeans were sharply higher on fund and technical buying. The USDA’s national crop rating should show the impact of recent heat and flooding in some key growing areas. The USDA […]
Severe weather impacting Illinois crop conditions
The director of the Illinois Farm Service Agency says farmers across the state have been impacted by a variety of severe weather conditions this growing season. William Graff tells Brownfield, […]
June rains creates winter wheat harvest challenges, but quality strong
Winter wheat harvest has wrapped up for many Missouri farmers, and the crop has been good quality. Brice Fischer from west-central Missouri recently told Brownfield it was one of the […]
Timely rains benefitting Wisconsin crops
An eastern Wisconsin farmer says a dry start to the year has given way to timely rains. Danny Brisky, who grows soybeans, corn, and alfalfa in Dodge County, says his […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 6, 2026
Sep. corn $4.40 and 3/4, up 15 and 3/4 centsAug. soybeans $11.84, up 47 and 3/4 centsAug. soybean meal $312.90, up $7.40Aug. soybean oil 67.76, up 99 pointsSep. Chicago wheat […]
SD farmer: timely rains keep corn and soybeans on track
A farmer in east-central South Dakota says corn and soybeans are making good growing progress. “We avoided the storms and have had timely rains. I think we’re going to have […]