August challenges for Iowa farmers
August presented several challenges to Iowa farmers. Iowa Farm Bureau president Brent Johnson says pest pressure intensified for many corn and soybean growers last month. “We’re watching a lot of […]
Cattle, hogs mixed to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle ended the day mixed on spread trade. Boxed beef was lower and sharply lower during the session. October live cattle closed […]
Michigan soybeans need some rain
A southeast Michigan farmer says it seems like his region keeps missing rain this summer. Lenawee County’s Blaine Baker tells Brownfield, “We went the entire month of July with no […]
Harvest underway in Illinois
A southern Illinois farmer and agronomist says corn harvest is underway. John Pike, who’s based near Marion in Williamson County, tells Brownfield… “There’s been some harvesting that’s already started in […]
Animal health organizations recruiting all kinds
The animal health industry is collaborating to bring greater awareness to current talent shortages and future workforce needs. KC Animal Health Corridor president Kimberly Young tells Brownfield becoming a veterinarian […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 02, 2025
Dec. corn $4.23 and up 02 and ¾ centsNov. soybeans $10.41 down 13 and ½ centsOct. soybean meal $278.30 down $5.10Oct. soybean oil 51.72 up 56 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.28 […]
69% of U.S. corn, 65% of soybeans rated good to excellent
U.S. corn and soybean condition ratings dipped slightly last week. The USDA says as of Sunday that 69% of U.S. corn is in good to excellent condition, down 2% from […]
Still a month out from harvest
A southwest Ohio farmer says he’s concerned dry conditions could impact his corn and soybean yields. Jed Bower farms in Fayette County. “We were about a month to a month […]
Southeast Indiana farmer optimistic about 2025 crop
A southeast Indiana farmer says he’s concerned a lack of rainfall could impact his 2025 crop. Roger Wenning tells Brownfield it’s been several weeks since they’ve had any moisture. “With […]
Nebraska farmer says dryness is starting to impact crops
A central Nebraska farmer says crop conditions vary across his area. Ethan Zoerb tells Brownfield his corn is in decent shape despite some dryness developing. Zoerb_September 1 :07 “yet.” “We’re […]