Cattle futures mixed waiting on direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mixed ahead of the week’s direct business and Fridays reports from the USDA. August live cattle closed $.15 higher at […]
Some Illinois farmers optimistic about double crop soybeans’ potential
A timely wheat harvest has some Illinois farmers optimistic about their double crop soybeans. Thomas Perkins, who farms in Effingham County, tells Brownfield, “We’ve got them planted, so they look […]
Soybean pathologist says SCN can rob yields all year long, don’t wait to scout
A soybean pathologist says farmers should continue to scout for soybean cyst nematode throughout the season. Horacio Lopez-Nicora with OSU Extension says SCN can cause significant yield reductions without any visible […]
Wheat, corn get back on higher trends
Soybeans were mixed. Soybeans consolidated after the big gain on Monday, watching demand signals and U.S. weather. The USDA’s national good to excellent rating improved when most analysts had been […]
NCGA president says the industry is “worried” as farmers continue to face the fourth straight year of losses
The president of the National Corn Growers Association says farmers are facing one of the toughest economic years in recent history. “I think we’re all worried,” he says. Ohio farmer […]
USDA layoffs leave meat processing program facing new hurdles
A coordinator with a non-profit that supports small and medium-sized meat processors says layoffs at USDA are creating challenges. Dave Carter is with the Flower Hill Institute. “The folks that […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 21, 2026
Sep. corn $4.52 and 3/4, up 3 and 1/4 centsAug. soybeans $12.19 and 1/2, down 6 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal $326.70, up $3.20Aug. soybean oil 74.30, down 38 pointsSep. […]
NCBA backs expanded managed grazing on CRP acres
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association has updated its policy on the Conservation Reserve Program. Justin Robbins, an Iowa cattle producer, says members want CRP that allows managed grazing. “It just […]
Iowa Ag Secretary: Conservation efforts start with more cover crop acres
Iowa’s Ag Secretary says more farmers are choosing to plant cover crops to help improve soil conditions and water quality. Mike Naig tells Brownfield the state recently launched an enhanced […]
Missouri Farm Bureau cautiously optimistic about additional farmer aid
The U.S. House will consider a budget resolution this week that would kick off the reconciliation process and could provide up to $12 billion in additional farmer aid. Garrett Hawkins […]