Local, State & Ag News
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 30, 2026
Sep. corn $4.45 and 3/4, down 3 and 1/4 centsAug. soybeans $11.77 and 1/4, down 3/4 centAug. soybean meal $314.10, down $1.20Aug. soybean oil 68.35, down 82 pointsSep. Chicago wheat
Missouri corn developing ahead of average, raising early harvest expectations
Some Missouri farmers say the corn is on track for an earlier than usual harvest this fall. Southwest Missouri farmer Brad Arnold tells Brownfield the corn on his farm is
Sugar producers bring trade concerns to International Sugar Symposium
Sugar producers are renewing calls for changes to federal trade policy as they continue to face tremendous financial pressures. Luther Markwart is an Executive Vice President for the American Sugarbeet Growers
Canada Ag Trade Alliance: tariff threats lengthen uncertainty
A Canadian ag trade leader says it’s unclear if U.S. negotiators have any decision-making power as talks continue between the two countries. Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance executive director Michael Harvey tells Brownfield,
MO farmer: heat stress puts corn, soybeans at tipping point
A farmer in northwest Missouri says the crops are at a tipping point, and what happens with the weather moving forward makes a difference. “If we don’t get some good
Border ranchers say New World screwworm fight remains critical as Mexico cattle trade set to resume
New World screwworm has kept the border closed to cattle trade with Mexico for the better part of 2 years. Barbara Jackson, a rancher and feedyard owner outside of Tucson, Arizona says
University of Iowa president gets a raise
The Board of Regents met in closed session for most of the day Wednesday to review the performance of the three state university presidents and the executive director of the
Western bean cutworm populations remain elevated for second straight year
A crop specialist says he’s concerned that heavy pest pressure could impact corn production in southwest Nebraska. Shawn Becker with Hogemeyer Hybrids tells Brownfield, “We are seeing a lot of
Trade mission reinforces need for U.S. to stay competitive in Southeast Asia
The president of the Nebraska Farm Bureau says a recent trade mission to Southeast Asia underscored the growing competition U.S. producers are facing. Mark McHargue says Japanese and Philippine
Illinois wheat checkoff up and running
The Illinois wheat checkoff is up and running. “It officially started July 1st, where assessments were being withheld from grain settlements.” John Howell, who farms in southwestern Illinois and chairs
