Cattle futures mixed ahead of direct trade
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, feeders were higher waiting on direct business. Feeders had additional support from the lower move in corn. Direct cash cattle trade […]
AgroExpo highlights advances in farm technology, research and equipment
The head of AgroLiquid says opening their main research site has given farmers and agribusinesses a place to evaluate the latest technology in real time. Nick Bancroft tells Brownfield the […]
Corn fungicide strategy evolves as disease spectrum shifts
An extension plant pathologist sees a shift in the corn disease spectrum. Daren Mueller with Iowa State University says when fungicide use started to become common, the main pathogens were […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat down ahead of WASDE update
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The USDA’s national good to excellent rating dipped 1% but development is ahead of average, with generally seasonal weather. The trade will […]
Beck’s encourages growers to scout for red crown rot
A regional agronomy manager with Beck’s says red crown rot has been expanding across parts of the Corn Belt. Jon Skinner tells Brownfield red crown rot is a very aggressive […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 11, 2026
Sep. corn $4.36 and 3/4, down 1 and 1/2 centsSep. soybeans $11.51 and 1/2, down 10 and 1/4 centsSep. soybean meal $305.00, down 50 centsSep. soybean oil 68.57, down 96 […]
Family-owned Beck’s reflects on 90 years of serving farmers
The president of Beck’s says the company is celebrating 90 years as a family owned and operated seed business. Scott Beck tells Brownfield momentum is building for the future. “We […]
Missouri sale barn owner says tight cattle supplies could push cattle prices even higher
The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says there’s room for cattle prices to move higher. Jackie Moore with Joplin Regional Stockyards in Missouri says he’ll continue to monitor placements data. “These cattle […]
Illinois Governor voices support for estate tax relief
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker says the state’s agricultural producers need estate tax relief. “We ought to change the state tax in the state of Illinois.” He says, “I am going […]
Brazilian trade team visit highlights importance of U.S. wheat exports
Ohio Corn and Wheat’s director of market development says building relationships with international buyers is key to growing demand for U.S. wheat. Wendy Osborn says new export sales often start with […]