Kansas soybean and corn yields chow wide range this fall
An eastern Kansas farmer says corn and soybean yields have varied this fall. Danieal Anderes says most if his soybean crop did well. “I think soil types, some other stuff […]
South-central Nebraska harvest delivers near-record production
South-central Nebraska farmer Randy Uhrmacher says he was pleasantly surprised by his corn and soybean crops this year. “We were at or above any records we’ve had overall.” He tells […]
Michigan wheat leader: early planting and ideal conditions supporting yield potential
The chairman of the Michigan Wheat Program says an early harvest season has been ideal for the crop. Jeff Krohn farms in Huron County. “There’s a direct correlation to early planting wheat […]
Soybean surge on commercial buying, China demand hopes, and record NOPA crush
Soybeans were sharply higher on commercial and technical buying. It looks like Friday’s losses after the largely neutral USDA numbers were overdone and there was more talk about demand from […]
China slow to honor U.S. soybean purchase commitments
The chief commodities economist at StoneX Group says there’s little evidence that China plans to follow through on its purchase commitments of U.S. soybeans. Arlan Suderman says he believes China […]
2025 soybean crop exceeded expectations for northwest Ohio farmer
A northwest Ohio farmer says this year’s soybean crop exceeded expectations. Justin Gravatt tells Brownfield, “It was below what I thought it was going to be in July, but a little better […]
Southern Indiana farmer wraps up harvest, planning underway for 2026
A southern Indiana farmer says weather patterns had the biggest impact on this year’s corn and soybean crop. Ben Kron tells Brownfield yields were varied. “You would get in one field […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 17, 2025
Dec. corn $4.34 and 3/4, up 4 and 1/2 centsJan. soybeans $11.57 and 1/4, up 32 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal $330.80, up $8.30Dec. soybean oil 51.14, up 99 pointsDec. […]
Iowa farmer uses Pork Cares report to guide environmental goals
An Iowa pork producer says a data tool from the Pork Checkoff has helped him adjust his on-farm sustainability practices. Dwight Dial has a 700-acre livestock and row crop operation […]
Strengthen Weed Control with Corteva’s Proven Residual Herbicides
Going into 2026, Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Jason Gibson encourages farmers to consider adding a soybean residual herbicide to their weed control program for improved performance. He tells Brownfield […]