Grassley sees momentum in USMCA talks, welcomes Mexico trade progress
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is encouraged by recent comments by U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer concerning the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. The Iowa Republican says renewing USMCA would bring stability […]
Cash dairy prices were mostly down Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were mostly down Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0250 to $0.6550. Four sales were reported ranging from $0.6550 to $0.6675. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.04 at $1.5550. Thirteen sales were reported ranging from $1.54 to $1.5650. Cheese […]
Economist says recent cattle price declines don’t necessarily signal a long-term downturn
An ag economist says it’s been a tough couple of months for the cattle complex. Josh Maples with Mississippi State University Extension tells Brownfield the five area price is currently about $230 per hundredweight. “This […]
New contest showcases youth interest in grazing systems
The vice president of the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition says a recent first-of-its-kind contest is designed to encourage more youth involvement in the world of grazing. Trevor Toland, who raises […]
Hot July brings pollination concerns
The chief atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions says most of the U.S. corn crop is pollinating in less-than-ideal conditions. Eric Snodgrass says much of the Corn Belt saw high […]
Missouri corn, soybean crop conditions improve despite late July trend
The USDA shows an improvement in corn and soybean conditions in Missouri at the end of July, and Arlan Suderman with StoneX Group says it’s unusual. “We normally do trend […]
Frequent rains boost Minnesota crops despite minor condition slip
Crop conditions dipped a little in Minnesota over the past week. USDA’s latest weekly crop update shows 77 percent of corn and 78 percent of soybeans in good to excellent […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat drop, taking profits
Soybeans were sharply lower on profit taking and technical selling. Forecasts generally have cooler weather for many key growing areas, with some better rain potential in parts of the region, […]
Timely rains benefitting southeastern Illinois farmers
A southeastern Illinois beef producer says adequate rains are keeping his pastures in good shape this summer. Cliff Schuette, who raises cattle in Clinton County, tells Brownfield… “We have plenty […]
Kansas corn hold steady, soybean ratings improve
The USDA says crop conditions held mostly steady in Kansas over the past week. According to the latest crop progress report, Kansas corn is 70 percent silking, 34 percent in […]