Preparing to seed a fall cover crop
Many farmers are finalizing plans for seeding a fall cover crop. Jeff Jackson with CROPLAN says growers who use the cover for forage will probably want to air seed it […]
Soybean gall midge a difficult pest to manage
An extension entomologist says soybean gall midge is a difficult crop pest to manage. Bob Koch with the University of Minnesota says the insect is still new so threshold levels […]
Weather patterns across Corn Belt, Delta improve growing conditions
A climatologist says crops in some parts of the Corn Belt and Delta regions have benefited from this summer’s weather patterns. Brian Fuchs with the National Drought Mitigation Center says […]
USDA move could benefit Indiana agriculture
Indiana state officials say the USDA’s relocation plan is a win for the ag industry. Don Lamb says the move is a way for the agency to be better connected […]
Tar spot, weed pressure discussions taking place at 2025 Ag PhD Field Day
Crop diseases and weed pressure have been some key topics at this year’s Ag PhD Field Day near Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Eastern Nebraska farmer Quentin Connealy says he continues […]
Approval of railroad acquisition might take longer
An agricultural group focused on transportation says the proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern by Union Pacific railroad might take longer than the railroads expect. Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation […]
USB Checkoff Chats Interview | Todd Hanton
Todd Hanten, in his fifth year on the United Soybean Board, sits down with Brownfield for an interview. Learn more as he discusses expanding new markets for soybean farmers, trade […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 30, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.91 and 3/4, up 2 and 1/2 centsAug. soybeans closed at $9.67 and 3/4, down 14 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $260.70, down $1.00Aug. soybean oil […]
Where Have All the Thank-Yous Gone?
Commentary. Summer’s end is in sight and across rural America, county fairgrounds are quieting. The livestock trailers have rolled out, the ribbons have been packed away, and families are returning […]
Corn manages steady to firm finish
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The trade is watching development conditions, which generally look favorable in much of the region, boosting ideas of a big crop. There […]