Fieldwork to-do list growing as rain continues
A farmer in northeast Arkansas has been waiting weeks for a long stretch of warm, dry weather to plant soybeans. “We just need some windows. All we need right now […]
ASA director says MAHA report contains some unwelcome “surprises”
An American Soybean Association board director has some concerns about the Make America Healthy Again Commission report. Jamie Beyer, who farms in west-central Minnesota, says there were some unwelcome surprises […]
Farmers holding onto old crop grain
An extension ag economist says there’s a sizeable amount of unsold old crop in storage across Missouri. Ben Brown says farmers have been waiting on better prices. “And I think […]
A little rain goes a long way for wheat
The executive director of the South Dakota Wheat Commission says recent rains have helped improve wheat quality in the state. Jonathan Kleinjan says “we were kind of on the dry […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 29, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.47, down 4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.51 and 3/4, up 3 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $296.40, up $2.70Jul. soybean oil closed at […]
Wheat research increasing production; funding critical
A small grains breeder at the University of Illinois says new studies show investment into wheat research is paying off. Dr. Jessica Rutkoski says modern wheat varieties are improving. “We’re […]
Scout for signs of wheat diseases
A plant pathologist says farmers need to keep an eye on winter wheat as heads emerge. Dr. Damon Smith with the University of Wisconsin tells Brownfield the fungus that causes […]
Wheat rises on condition concerns, lower dollar
Soybeans were mixed, adjusting spreads. U.S. planting conditions look good overall but continue to generally favor the Midwest over most southern growing areas. Still, that soil moisture will be welcome […]
Iowa’s first-ever B99 biodiesel pump open for business
Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield A fuel retailer in Iowa has opened the state’s first B99 biodiesel pump. Dave Walton with the Iowa Soybean Association says the arrival of a B99 […]
Final planting dates quickly approaching for Eastern Corn Belt states
With rain delays slowing planting progress in the Eastern Corn Belt, an insurance specialist says key crop insurance deadlines are approaching. Jason Williamson, with Ohio-based Williamson Crop Insurance, says the final […]