IDOA lifts poultry exhibition suspension
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is lifting the temporary suspension on the exhibition or sale of poultry that was initially issued in February in response to the ongoing threat […]
Potential southern Illinois acreage shift
A southern Illinois agronomist says delayed planting caused by persistent rains could result in some acres shifting from corn to soybeans. John Pike, who’s based in Williamson County, tells Brownfield, […]
Wheat futures mixed, watching weather
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, adding to what would have already been a down week. Planting and emergence conditions continue to generally look favorable in many key […]
Weather causing weak emergence in Michigan’s Thumb
A Thumb-area farmer says cool, windy weather has been challenging for crop emergence. Matt Frostic tells Brownfield, “We’ve had phenomenal windy days.” “We’ve seen some wind damage in the sugar […]
Missouri farmer: crop genetics offset weather
North-central Missouri farmer Kyle Durham says crop development is right where it should be. “Corn is all up and going. Soybeans, those that we planted before Mother’s Day, were obviously […]
Automation becoming more mainstream in agriculture
Automation is becoming more common in U.S. agriculture. University of Minnesota Precision Agriculture Center director Yuxin Miao says as farming becomes more intelligent and automated, less will be required of […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 30, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.44, down 3 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.41 and 3/4, down 10 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $296.30, down 10 centsJul. soybean oil closed at 46.89, […]
CoverCress progressing on multiple fronts
The CEO of CoverCress says work continues to develop future markets for the company’s commercialized version of pennycress. Jim Hedges says fields of the fall-seeded cash crop are being […]
Delta ag land market weakening
Farmland values are softening in the Delta. Ashley Arrington with Ag Resource Management says that’s consistent with what’s happening in the Midwest. “In the Southeast we’re starting to see a […]
Local foods need supportive infrastructure to grow
The head of the West Michigan Shoreline Food Processing Association says infrastructure is one of the top barriers in getting more local foods to consumers. Marty Gerencer tells Brownfield her […]