Southern rust concerning in Midwest, BASF rep says
A technical sales rep with BASF says detections of southern rust have been picking up steam across Midwestern corn fields. “For this time of year, it’s a lot,” said Kurt […]
Cattle future sharply higher Tuesday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply higher ahead of widespread direct business with boxed beef sharply higher during the session. October live cattle closed $3.00 […]
The Democratic leaders of the House and Senate Ag Committees suggest a lot of work needs to be done to complete a new farm bill. During an ag policy forum […]
The Democratic leaders of the House and Senate Ag Committees suggest a lot of work needs to be done to complete a new farm bill. During an ag policy forum […]
The Democratic leaders of the House and Senate Ag Committees suggest a lot of work needs to be done to complete a new farm bill. During an ag policy forum […]
More work is needed to finish the farm bill
The Democratic leaders of the House and Senate Ag Committees suggest a lot of work needs to be done to complete a new farm bill. During an ag policy forum […]
Cheese and butter production higher in June
The USDA says cheese and butter production levels were higher for June but down from the prior month as supplies remain tight. Total cheese production was more than 1.2 billion […]
Illinois farmer surprised by wheat harvest
A southwestern Illinois farmer says this year’s wheat crop exceeded expectations. John Howell, who farms in Randolph and Monroe Counties and serves as president of the Illinois Wheat Association, says […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 5, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.81 and 1/2, down 5 and 1/2 centsSep. soybeans closed at $9.71 and 1/2, down 3 and 3/4 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $277.00, unchangedSep. soybean […]
Soybean defoliation guidance tweaked for applicators
The North Central Soybean Research Program is making the first update to soybean defoliation guidance for the first time since the 1980s. Michigan State University entomologist Chis Difonzo tells Brownfield […]