Live cattle mixed ahead of widespread direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, feeders were up waiting on direct business to develop. August live cattle closed $.55 lower at $219.22 and October live cattle […]
IL Corn sees wins in OBBBA
The vice president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says the recently passed reconciliation package has major wins for agriculture. Mark Bunselmeyer, who farms in Macon County, says the legislation […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 10, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.99 and 1/4, unchangedAug. soybeans closed at $10.12 and 1/2, up 3 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $271.40, up $2.00Aug. soybean oil closed at […]
Soybeans, wheat up ahead of WASDE report
Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. Development weather looks largely favorable, with rain in the forecast for parts of the Midwest over the next few days. […]
National cover crop variety research supports regional needs
The project manager of the National Cover Crop Variety Test says their new report will help farmers source seed best suited toward their region. University of Missouri’s Center for Regenerative […]
ADAI’s annual ice cream social connects consumers to dairy
The director of communications for the American Dairy Association Indiana says highlighting the role of dairy helps connect consumers to the state’s ag industry. Brooke Williams says the 36th annual Ice Cream […]
Drought recovery happening
The state climatologist with University of Missouri Extension says above average rainfall is helping the soil recover from a three-year drought. Zach Leasor says it’s especially true for areas south […]
Tar spot concerns picking up steam
An agronomist says field conditions are conducive for tar spot development across parts of the Corn Belt. Matt Essick with Pioneer tells Brownfield confirmations of the disease have been increasing […]
Warm and stormy July expected
The lead atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions says his fears of sustained mid-summer drought in the Corn Belt are waning. Eric Snodgrass says several factors were in place for […]
Driving Demand Initiatives – EP 1
Soybeans are stepping into the spotlight. The United Soybean Board is expanding demand opportunities for soybeans, from improving animal nutrition to boosting dairy production and helping create clean fuels. Listen […]