A good year for the covers
A pair of Illinois farmers say it’s been a good fall for cover crop seeding. Kris Reynolds, who’s finished his corn and soybean harvest in Montgomery County, says he’s begun […]
Tropical systems may impact harvest weather outlook
An ag meteorologist says he’s monitoring some hurricane activity that could impact upcoming weather conditions for Midwestern farmers. Drew Lerner, senior agricultural meteorologist with World Weather Incorporated, says Hurricane Isaias […]
Using Decision Science to Plan for Next Season
As harvest continues across much of the Corn Belt, growers are collecting valuable information that can help shape decisions for next season. On this episode of Digging into Innovation, Justin […]
Midwest farmers report sprouting corn, purple soybeans during harvest
Sprouting corn and colorful soybeans are showing up in some fields as combines roll across South Dakota, Iowa and Missouri. Jeff Kloucek is a crop consultant and farmer in eastern […]
Soybean basis falls from recent highs as supplies reach crush plants
Soybean basis is weakening at crush plants across parts of the Corn Belt following several weeks of stronger bids driven by harvest delays. Ed Usset with the University of Minnesota […]
Dairy checkoff’s leader reflects on 25-year career ahead of leadership change
The retiring CEO of Dairy Management Inc. says consumers have changed how they think about food since she joined the checkoff 25 years ago. Barb O’Brien tells Brownfield, “Trust is […]
Corn and soybean quality holding up in some areas
Some farmers say crop quality concerns haven’t been a big issue in their respective areas. Lance Lillibridge, who raises a corn-on-corn rotation near Vinton in eastern Iowa, says he hasn’t […]
Ag labor reform could advance before Congress adjourns for 2026
The president of the National Council of Ag Employers says he’s still optimistic an ag labor reform bill can pass by the end of the calendar year. “We’re up to […]
Soybeans, corn pulled down by profit taking, harvest
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Near-term harvest weather looks favorable, helping farmers catch up after recent delays, but there are quality concerns in some areas. Still, […]
Cattle, hog futures under pressure
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were lower on profit taking and the midday decline in beef, with traders waiting for the week’s direct business to […]