China deal or poor harvest could jolt soybean prices, analyst says
A market analyst suggests the soybean market is in a unique spot. Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing says a prolonged trade war with China would keep prices range-bound or […]
Favorable weather pushes harvest ahead of schedule in southeast Iowa
A farmer in southeastern Iowa says the 2025 harvest is moving along quicker than he expected. Tim Meyer says producers in his area have had favorable conditions this month. “I’ve […]
Favorable weather pushes harvest ahead of schedule in southeast Iowa
A farmer in southeastern Iowa says the 2025 harvest is moving along quicker than he expected. Tim Meyer says producers in his area have had favorable conditions this month. “I’ve […]
Northwest Iowa farmer: California E15 access a big win for ethanol
A past president of the Iowa Corn Promotion Board says E15 access in California should help give corn farmers a demand boost. “The best way to find that (demand) is […]
Michigan soybean leader plans on holding on to crops amid price uncertainty
The Michigan Soybean Committee President says he’s relying on grain storage this fall to help him be more flexible for potential marketing opportunities. Mark Senk tells Brownfield he’s thankful he […]
U.S. corn shipments maintain strong momentum
U.S. corn continues to leave port at a rapid clip, boosted by favorable pricing against key competitors. The USDA says corn inspections during the week ending October 9th were more […]
Ag economist: soybeans likely secondary in U.S.-China trade talks
An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says soybeans are likely still on the table when the U.S. and China meet at the end of October, but probably not […]
Missouri farmer on input costs: it’s going to be a rough year
A farmer in central Missouri says he’s concerned about how expensive it is to raise corn and soybeans. “It’s going to be a rough year next year.” Jay Schutte, who […]
Cash dairy prices mostly higher Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were mostly higher Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0050 at $0.63. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0375 at […]
Is it now or never for year-round E15?
The executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association fears it could be now or never for Congress to pass year-round E15. Monte Shaw tells Brownfield federal legislation allowing uninterrupted […]