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The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says the closure of a Tyson beef processing facility in the western part of the state is another example of consolidation’s negative impact on agriculture. Phillip Nelson, who [Read More…]

Several state agencies are analyzing how drones could improve operations in Michigan. Chief Mobility Officer Justine Johnson tells Brownfield five pilot programs have been announced as part of statewide Advanced Air Mobility challenges. “The next [Read More…]

In this episode of Managing for Profit, Gary Schnitkey with the University of Illinois says risk management will be essential to a successful plan for 2027. The post Planning for the 2027 crop year appeared [Read More…]

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…]

A market analyst says weather challenges in South America could push commodity prices higher for U.S. farmers this fall. Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners says some parts are facing abnormally wet conditions. “What that [Read More…]

Farmers are facing a range of challenges that could limit yield potential. Stu Carlson, an agronomist who covers parts of the Upper Midwest, says the company’s latest genetics offer hybrid options designed to perform across [Read More…]

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and rainfall across most of the U.S. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to portions of the lower Great Lakes [Read More…]

Across the Corn Belt, widely-scattered showers and t-storms are mostly limited to northwestern areas and environs. However, pockets of moderate lowland flooding continue in central sections of Illinois and Indiana, following last week’s multi-day deluge. [Read More…]

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.  September feeder cattle closed $1.60 [Read More…]

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 looks excellent.” He tells Brownfield [Read More…]

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 cooler there through April and [Read More…]

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 smaller than expected at 216.647 [Read More…]

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 it more difficult to maintain [Read More…]