Poor soybean seed germ affecting stands, yields
A soybean researcher warned of possible seed germ problems this spring, and now says his prediction of poor stands has come true. Shawn Conley with the University of Wisconsin Soybean […]
RFA looking for another big win for biofuels this year
The CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association is looking for more wins for the biofuel industry in 2025. Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield EPA’s recently proposed Renewable Volume Obligations and a […]
OBBBA would impact farm bill
A member of the House Agriculture Committee says passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act would likely hamper a new farm bill. “Are we even going to have a […]
Cattle futures higher at midweek
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, with boxed beef up at middays. August live cattle closed $1.709 higher at $212.45 and October live cattle closed […]
Weeds prevalent in northern Iowa
A north-central Iowa farmer says weed pressure has been a mixed bag this year. Brent Renner tells Brownfield every field has been different on his farm. “Depending on what you […]
Selling unpriced grain
A southeast Minnesota farmer has unpriced grain to sell. Ben Storm grows corn and soybeans near Dover. “We’ll start moving old crop corn again here this next week, most of […]
Cost of fertilizer vs price of corn ratio worsens
The high cost of fertilizer coupled with low commodity prices have some farmers already considering their options for next growing season. Fertilizer market analyst Josh Linville with StoneX Group tells […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat up on oversold signals
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. Contracts followed the lead of bean oil, which was up on demand expectations for biofuels. The higher movement in crude oil was […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 2, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $4.18, up 12 centsAug. soybeans closed at $10.53 and 1/2, up 23 and 3/4 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $276.80, up $3.10Aug. soybean oil closed at […]
Corn and soybeans above average, southwest Iowa farmer says
A southwest Iowa farmer says recent rains came at the right time. Ray Gaesser raises soybeans and corn in Adams County and tells Brownfield his area received up to seven […]
