Agronomist urges farmers to target weakest nutrient links
An agronomist with The Mosaic Company suggests crop yields are only as strong as the most limiting nutrient. Tryston Beyrer says it’s the Law of the Minimum. “Oftentimes it’s illustrated […]
Soybeans rise, fueled by strength in soybean, crude oils
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Bean oil made new highs on crush margins and crude oil, which spilled over into beans. Near-term weather looks a little drier, […]
Lawmakers divided on Proposition 12 fix as farm bill negotiations continue
Some lawmakers say they’re unsure if a fix for Proposition 12 will be included in a final farm bill package. Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman, a Republican from Arkansas, […]
Farm bill vote hits a snag as tensions rise in Congress
A planned vote on the farm bill has likely been delayed in the U.S. House. Joe Newland, president of the Kansas Farm Bureau says he’s not surprised. “It’s been punted […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 29, 2026
May corn $4.66 and 1/2, up 1 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans $11.82 and 1/4, up 9 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal $328.00, down $5.40May soybean oil 75.31, up 193 pointsMay […]
Broiler placements continue to run ahead of a year ago
U.S. broiler chicken numbers continue to rise. The USDA says 256.077 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, up 317,000 on the week and 3% on the year. The average […]
Missouri declares May beef month
May is officially beef month in Missouri. Governor Mike Kehoe made the proclamation this week at America’s Heartland Packing in eastern Missouri. “We use this one month a year to […]
National 4-H Council Ignite initiative connecting youth to career opportunities through hands-on learning activities
The vice president of 4-H youth experiences says the Ignite initiative is helping young people prepare for future careers in ag. Sadaf Baig with the National 4-H Council says the program […]
Work on Parson Meat Science Lab continues, set to open in July
The director of the Parson Meat Science Education and Training Lab at the University of Missouri, Bryon Wiegand, tells Brownfield the facility is on track to open in the summer. […]
Data tools help safeguard U.S. cattle herd from disease threats
Using data to help protect the U.S. cattle herd. Susan Metzger, co-director of the Kansas State Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics, says artificial intelligence, machine learning and other […]