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Soybeans finished the day mostly higher, as the market held on late in the day.  The trade continues to monitor crop development weather as 85 percent of the crop is in the pod setting stage. [Read More…]

The American Farm Bureau says the 70 percent increase in fresh fruit and vegetable imports since 2010 is a direct reflection of challenges across the specialty crop sector. Danny Munch tells Brownfield, “There’s sort of [Read More…]

Higher fuel prices continue to add pressure to the cattle business.   Ag economist Charley Martinez, director of the King Ranch Institute for Ranch Management, says rising diesel costs are increasing expenses throughout the supply chain.  “We’re in [Read More…]

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher ahead of widespread direct business.  Boxed beef was also sharply higher during the session.  October live cattle closed $.15 higher at $218.92 and December [Read More…]

The president of a crop insurance company is concerned as farmers face mounting uncertainty. Dalynn Hoch with RCIS says interest rates highlight the risk of farming. “Most of us get our paycheck, we pay our [Read More…]

The agronomy education lead with Beck’s Hybrids says more soybean fields across the Midwest are being impacted by red crown rot. Matt Montgomery tells Brownfield some infections were discovered three weeks earlier this year than [Read More…]

Sep. corn $4.63 and 1/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans $12.00 and 3/4, down 1/4 centSep. soybean meal $313.00, up 90 centsSep. soybean oil 69.69, down 175 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.64 and 1/2, down [Read More…]

Indiana’s State Climatologist says last week’s historic flooding is raising concerns about the long-term impact on the 2026 crop. Dr. Beth Hall says some areas saw anywhere from 4 to 15 inches of consistent rainfall. [Read More…]