Crop disease risk rising in corn and soybeans as steamy weather persists
An Extension field crops pathologist says the hot, humid weather is likely to bring an onslaught of disease issues. Damon Smith with the University of Wisconsin–Madison tells Brownfield, “The way the […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 1, 2026
Sep. corn $4.22 and 3/4, up 6 centsAug. soybeans $11.33 and 1/4, up 9 centsAug. soybean meal $305.30, up $1.40Aug. soybean oil 66.69, down 24 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.00, up […]
Broiler placements stay ahead of 2025 pace
The 2026 broiler hatchery pace continues to run ahead of 2025, implying a year-to-year rise in chicken production. The USDA says 256.232 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, rising […]
Beef-on-dairy breeding continues to limit dairy replacement heifer supply
A livestock economist says a shift is underway in how farmers are balancing replacement heifers with breeding more beef-on-dairy animals. Abbi Groves with CoBank tells Brownfield nearly 800,000 fewer heifers […]
Kansas agronomist warns of rising corn disease pressure
An agronomist says excessive rainfall, humidity and hail damage are setting state for another year for heavy disease pressure in the U.S. corn crop. Teal Mills covers eastern Kansas with […]
USMEF: Protecting Mexico market a priority during USMCA review
The U.S. Meat Export Federation says the Trump administration’s announcement not to extend the USMCA didn’t come as a surprise. But, Joe Schuele, senior vice president of communications, says there’s […]
May soybean crush, corn for ethanol use both up on year
The domestic soybean crush continues to hang around some lofty levels. The USDA says 213 million bushels of beans were used for meal and oil production in May, down 5 […]
Heat stress could impact cattle gains as summer temperatures rise
A beef cattle specialist at Ohio State University Extension says high temperatures this summer could create challenges for cattle producers. Garth Ruff says heavier cattle are more vulnerable to heat […]
Heat and rain are impacting some cattle buying decisions
The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says the heat has had an impact on some cattle sales. Jackie Moore is with Joplin Regional Stockyards […]
Scouting for disease pressure
A central Ohio farmer says he’s monitoring his corn and soybean crops for any sign of disease pressure. Allen Ett of Ashville says, “We don’t just fungicide every acre of corn, every acre of […]