Missouri farmers urged to watch for Red Crown Rot
A plant pathologist with University of Missouri Extension says farmers should be closely watching for soilborne fungal diseases in their soybeans. Mandy Bish says red crown rot affects yields. “The […]
Purdue study highlights increased grain handling risk as fatalities rise
A recent nationwide study from Purdue University is highlighting the need for enhanced safety mechanisms around grain handling facilities. Kingsly Ambrose says grain bin dust explosions caused ten injuries and […]
Corn, wheat post modest gains as soybeans see profit taking
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Traders are monitoring harvest in Brazil and development conditions in Argentina. There is a lot of uncertainty about when face-to-face, high-level […]
Growing exports boost Minnesota’s cheese industry
Minnesota is making strides as a leading producer of cheese. State Senator Rob Kupec says U.S. export potential bodes well for the nation’s sixth-largest cheese producer. “Cheese is becoming a […]
Sugarbeet planting expected in coming weeks in Michigan
The American Sugarbeet Growers Association President says farmers aren’t rushing to plant with the current price environment. Michigan’s Clint Hagen tells Brownfield, “With things the way they are in the […]
Grassley backs E15, fertilizer relief amid price surge
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says there are ways Congress and the Trump administration can take pressure off rising fertilizer and fuel prices. “Take countervailing duties off of fertilizers (and) get […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 24, 2026
May corn $4.62 and 1/2, up 3 centsMay soybeans $11.55, down 8 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal $322.40, down $4.20May soybean oil 65.73, up 15 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.90, up […]
Beck’s Hybrids to expand access to SOYLEIC high-oleic soybean traits in 2026 and 2027
Beck’s Hybrids says a recent acquisition could help expand market opportunities for high-oleic soybeans. Tom Hooper says the company is working to expand the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council’s SOYLEIC soybean trait. […]
Former corn grower leader questions whether year-round E15 will pass
A past president of the National Corn Growers Association says the debate over federal year-round E15 legislation has dragged on far too long. “It’s been disappointing to say the least,” […]
USDA: red meat, poultry supplies tighten on demand, processing speeds
Solid demand and slower production during February pulled red meat and poultry supplies lower. The USDA says there were 834.466 million pounds of red meat in cold storage at the […]