Research and education needed as biological market expands
The leader of seed care and biologicals for Syngenta says research and education are needed to help farmers get the most out of new biological crop tools. Quinn Showalter says […]
An decent winter wheat crop expected in central South Dakota
The general manager of Oahe Grain Corporation in central South Dakota says winter wheat harvest is still about 10 days to two weeks away. Kevin Kjorsvik tells Brownfield… “It’s an […]
Beef on dairy helping when milk prices are low
A marketing and risk management advisor says many dairy operations are financially stronger thanks to raising beef animals. Mike North with Ever.ag says the lower milk product prices also mean […]
Soybeans, corn, and wheat lower to start the week
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. August beans were down $.24 at $10.31 and 1/2. The market continues to monitor any possible trade and tariff developments from the […]
“Trying” growing season for SW Minnesota farmer
A southwest Minnesota farmer says hail and wind have taken a toll on his crops. Joel Schreurs grows corn and soybeans in Lincoln County. “It started out slow, and then […]
Quantity, not quality hay in central Missouri
A farmer in mid-Missouri says the recent rains have made baling hay a struggle. Jay Fischer says he got some second baling of alfalfa completed last week, but “the alfalfa […]
Crop conditions stellar in Iowa
North-central Iowa farmer Brent Renner tells Brownfield large amounts of rainfall over the last week are impacting crop conditions. “I’m starting to see maybe some, especially in some of the […]
Rain welcomed in east central Illinois
An east central Illinois certified crop advisor says weekend rains were needed. Kris Ehler, who’s based in Champaign County, says some farms saw up to three inches of beneficial moisture. […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 7, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $4.03 and 1/2, down 16 and 3/4 centsAug. soybeans closed at $10.31 and 1/2, down 24 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $272.20, down $5.20Aug. soybean oil […]
Dry as the corn hits reproduction
A farmer in northeast Missouri says conditions are dry as corn is starting to tassel. Brian Munzlinger, who farms in Lewis County, tells Brownfield “if you go south of me […]