Cattle, hog futures mixed to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mixed, adjusting spreads. October live cattle closed $.10 lower at $218.77 and December live cattle closed $.02 higher at $218.40. […]
66% of Minnesota corn, 67% of soybeans rated good to excellent
A southern Minnesota farmer says he’s optimistic about harvest later this fall. Lawrence Sukalski grows corn and soybeans near Fairmont. “Of course August makes the soybeans, but the corn really […]
78% of Iowa corn, soybeans rated good to excellent
An Iowa-based agronomist says it’s been an impressive growing season in his coverage area. Greg Sheperd with Beck’s says crops in southeast Iowa look phenomenal. “It was a little bit […]
Soybeans up domestic demand, some weather concerns
Soybeans were sharply higher on fund and technical buying. Domestic demand continues to be solid, with the July NOPA member crush up on the month and year. The crush was […]
Tighter milk supplies raise concerns for future dairy production
A dairy market analyst says tighter milk supplies could have an impact on the industry’s ability to produce dairy products moving forward. Sarah Jungman with AgMarket.net says the summer heat is making […]
Missouri Founding Farms recognized for generations of family ownership
Several farm families that have been around since Missouri became a state are being recognized as Founding Farms at the Missouri State Fair. Andy Clay, the vice-president of Missouri Farm […]
Michigan dry beans under stress from persistent drought-like conditions
The continued lack of rain has started to turn Michigan’s dry bean crop in parts of the Saginaw Bay region. Roger Hupfer with Freeland Bean and Grain tells Brownfield, “They’re […]
Illinois farmer optimistic about crops despite excess rain
An eastern Illinois farmer says he’s expecting a good harvest this year. Bryan Severs, who raises corn, soybeans, and cattle in Vermilion County and serves as chairman of the Illinois […]
Missouri crops get timely rain as corn nears harvest
A farmer from Audrain County, Missouri says a state fair rain that happened over the weekend is welcome news. Beth Schnitker tells Brownfield “We’ve been out scouting and we’re seeing […]
Wisconsin farmer wanting one more good rain
A central Wisconsin farmer says he wouldn’t mind a few more rains to finish out his crops. Chad Bruss, who raises corn and alfalfa on a 180-head dairy in Green […]