Wisconsin farm fatalities report highlights need for suicide prevention, aging farmer resources
New analysis finds farmers 65 and older account for the majority of farm fatalities in Wisconsin. Roger Aby with the National Farm Medicine Center tells Brownfield, “We notice aging farmers […]
Cattle futures lower at midweek
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower waiting for direct business to develop. Feeders led the way down on the higher move in corn. October live […]
Soybeans, corn up, watching crop tour numbers
Soybeans were sharply higher on fund and technical buying. Traders are watching a major private crop tour, with results generally below a year ago. Still, near-term development weather does look […]
Taste From Indiana Farms draws crowds during 2026 state fair
Indiana Farm Bureau’s Taste From Indiana Farms is an opportunity to connect fairgoers to the state’s agricultural industry. Mindy Orschell with the Women’s Leadership Committee says the annual exhibit allows […]
China appetite for U.S. soybeans returns, but Minnesota grower remains concerned
The president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association is cautiously optimistic China will continue buying U.S. soybeans. Ryan Mackenthun farms near Brownton and says China has been an active buyer […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 19, 2026
Sep. corn $4.73, up 9 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans $12.22 and 1/4, up 21 and 1/2 centsSep. soybean meal $318.90, up $5.90Sep. soybean oil 69.86, up 17 pointsSep. Chicago wheat […]
U.S. broiler sets, placements stay ahead of last year
Broiler hatchery numbers continued their faster than a year ago pace as the industry continues to try to meet demand. The USDA says 250.381 million broiler-type eggs were set into […]
Farmer looks to trim fertilizer costs without sacrificing yield
A southeast Nebraska farmer says he’s considering changes to his crop management plan because of tight margins in 2027. Jay Hansen says he usually locks in prices in the […]
Proactive management helping farmers weather financial storm
The chief credit officer with Farm Credit Illinois says producers that are proactively managing their bottom line seem to be weathering the current financial storm better than their counterparts. Mike […]
Timely weather supports yield potential across Iowa
A north-central Iowa farmer says his crops are in excellent condition as the growing season enters its final stages. Stu Swanson tells Brownfield, “We finally have turned the corner. It’s […]