Rain needed in north central Ohio
A north central Ohio farmer says she’s starting to get concerned about the lack of recent moisture. Patty Mann tells Brownfield her area hasn’t gotten any rainfall in ten days. […]
51% of Michigan corn, 53% of soybeans rated good to excellent
The USDA says corn and soybean condition ratings were mixed last week in Michigan. Monday’s crop progress report says corn condition declined to 51% good to excellent from the previous […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 11, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.85, up 2 and 1/4 centsSep. soybeans closed at $9.91 and 3/4, up 24 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $280.80, up $4.20Sep. soybean oil closed at […]
Live cattle futures higher to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were up, feeders were mostly higher ahead of the week’s direct business. Boxed beef was also higher during the session. October live cattle […]
Heavy weekend rains affected some Wisconsin crops
The heavy rainfall that caused flooding in southern Wisconsin and forced the early closing of the Wisconsin State Fair also impacted some crops. Mark Hoffmann raises corn and soybeans near […]
72% of U.S. corn, 68% of soybeans good to excellent
The USDA’s national crop condition ratings generally declined over the past week. That followed another week of widely variable weather in many key growing areas, ranging from near ideal, to […]
More improvements planned for Illinois State Fairgrounds
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says more improvements are planned for the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Jerry Costello says this will be the final year the long-abandoned Building […]
Importance of efficient ag equipment
A product specialist with CLAAS says farmers should utilize equipment that increases efficiency. Wes Wortmann says that’s especially important in today’s farm economy. “With commodity prices and machine prices where […]
Kansas farmer says timely rains help soybean crop, increase disease issues on corn
A north central Kansas farmer says recent moisture has helped improve crop conditions. Shale Porter says his soybean crop may have turned a corner recently. “The hot weather last week, […]
Sen. Grassley touts Ethanol for America Act
A bill in the U.S. Senate aims to expand consumer access to E15 fuel blends. Republican Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield the Ethanol for America Act would require the U.S. EPA […]