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Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The trade is monitoring near-term weather, including seasonal temperatures and rain in some areas. Contracts did finish towards the middle of the day’s session, which might be [Read More…]

A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is pushing for a farm bill that addresses Proposition 12 and includes year-round nationwide E15.  Minnesota Republican Brad Finstad says when it comes to passing a farm [Read More…]

Monitoring cattle for signs in infestations remains a priority as the industry continues to navigate New World screwworm. Tucson, Arizona feedyard owner Barbara Jackson says when live cattle imports from Mexico resume, cattle will be [Read More…]

An agronomist says growers need to mindful of southern rust as the growing season continues. Adam Byrne, technical service manager with FMC, tells Brownfield, “Southern rust came up pretty aggressively last year. It’s a very [Read More…]

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says years of negotiations have led to Thursday’s farm bill markup. “The current draft includes important provisions on year-round E15 and fertilizer markets among other important provisions. Year-round, nationwide E15 would [Read More…]

U.S. ethanol exports continue to move out at a record pace. The Renewable Fuels Association says 206.1 million gallons of ethanol left U.S. ports in June, up 9% from May. Canada and the European Union, [Read More…]

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At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher waiting on direct business to develop.  Feeders had additional support from the lower move in corn. October live cattle closed $1.17 higher at $227.90 [Read More…]

A U.S. Senator from Missouri has concerns the USDA’s Farm Service Agency could reduce services at some county offices in Missouri in October. In a letter to Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins, Josh Hawley says he’s [Read More…]

The latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer shows farmer sentiment has rebounded for the first time in three months. Ag economist Michael Langemeier, director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture, says producers are more optimistic [Read More…]

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Near-term development weather looks favorable, including rain in some key growing areas, and crude oil was down sharply. The USDA’s national good to excellent rating did hold [Read More…]

The president of American Farm Bureau isn’t mincing words when it comes to the current struggles in agriculture.  Zippy Duvall says farmers continue to face low commodity prices and high input costs. “The farm economy [Read More…]

An agronomist with BASF says it’s been a challenging growing season for many producers in the Western Corn Belt. Jeff Mueller says he’s calling it a rollercoaster year. “We’ve been dry all year and we’ve [Read More…]

A pair of leaders with the U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council say the organization’s checkoff funded work to expand markets is paying off. Mark Wilson, immediate past chair and Illinois farmer, says the proof is [Read More…]

The general counsel of U.S. Hemp Roundtable says an extension to the November nationwide hemp ban is in the works. Jonathan Miller tells Brownfield, “The continuing resolution, which the Senate is putting together to keep [Read More…]

Facing challenges that threaten yield potential is a constant battle for farmers and their crops. In this Hoegemeyer Hometown Field Update, agronomist Teal Mills says the company’s latest genetics provide farmers a selection of hybrids [Read More…]

Across the Corn Belt, near- or below-normal temperatures in the wake of soaking rainfall is benefiting corn and soybeans. Monday’s Midwestern high temperatures should mostly range from 80 to 90°F. When Midwestern rainfall coverage and [Read More…]

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the hottest weather—relative to normal—stretching from the Great Basin eastward across the central Plains into the Ohio Valley and mid-Atlantic. Meanwhile, near- [Read More…]

An agronomist in Michigan and northern Indiana says recent rains were a major boost for the corn, with rain totals up to four inches. “Some might call it a one million dollar rain.” Charles Scovill [Read More…]

Rance Daniels, a farmer in southeast Missouri, tells Brownfield it’s been an interesting growing season so far. “All our crops are ahead of schedule this year.” He’s expecting rice harvest to begin in early September. [Read More…]