Moisture from the remnants of Hurricane Polo interacting with a low-pressure system over the southwestern U.S. will generate locally excessive rainfall that could total 1 to 4 inches or more across the Four Corners States. Tropical moisture interacting with a cold front will further enhance rainfall
The American-International Charolais Association has launched a new tool that puts real-time value on red meat yield. Executive Vice President Brett Spader says the Power of Yield Calculator is a tool for the entire beef supply chain. “It takes that modeling approach, but every week it pulls down cu
A farmer in southeast South Dakota says the recent rains have harvest on hold. “We started with sunflower harvest about two weeks ago, and harvest has been on hold the last 10 days or so,” says Chet Edinger, who farms in Davison, Aurora and Sanborn Counties. He says it’s been a wet fall, but its […]
The Environmental Protection Agency recently awarded $15 million in research grants to study how PFAS, or forever chemicals, can move through crops and livestock. Administrator Lee Zeldin tells Brownfield research and new technologies are rapidly evolving how the pollutants can be managed. “I would
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle closed lower on fund selling ahead of widespread direct business. October live cattle closed $1.42 lower at $217.45 and December live cattle closed $1.35 lower at $220.80. October feeder cattle closed $3.02 lower at $331.90 and November feed
A farmer in northwest Missouri says he’s racing more rain and deteriorating stalks trying to finish corn harvest. Andy Hull in Nodaway County says there’s stalk rot from the challenging growing season, along with sprouting in the husk and deteriorating ears. “There’s black cobs and once that kind of
The CEO of AGCO says understanding precision ag tools will be critical for the next generation of producers. “Run towards technology and run towards data.” Eric Hansotia says working with young and beginning farmers is one of their biggest priorities. “We think they are our future,” he said. “For a
The soybean harvest is falling behind in Minnesota because of continued wet, cool weather. USDA’s latest weekly crop progress report estimates 14 percent of the crop is out, compared to the five-year average of 23 percent. University of Minnesota Extension soybean agronomist Seth Naeve says areas th
A southeast Michigan farmer says his crops are faring surprisingly well this season. Lenawee County’s Zach Schaffner tells Brownfield, “We’re very happy with the way things are looking.” “Soybeans are probably hit or miss, but better than average, I would say, and we’ve got a really nice corn crop o
A southeastern Illinois farmer says it’s been a smooth harvest in his area so far. Matt Raben, who grows corn and soybeans in Gallatin County, says he’s around half finished bringing the crop in. “We started probably 4 weeks ago, which is a little above our average, so moving along okay, we did get
The USDA says harvest in Wisconsin is not as far along as usual. As of Sunday, 4% of the state’s corn is harvested, which is even with the five-year average, with 69% in good to excellent condition, 92% dented, and 54% mature. However, only 5% of soybeans are harvested, which is 5% behind the averag
Soybeans were sharply lower on fund and technical selling. China and the U.S. will lower tariffs on some goods, that does not appear to include soybeans for crush use. That keeps Beijing’s 10% tariff on soybean imports in place, discouraging private Chinese firms from buying U.S. beans directly, ins
Wet, cool weather is slowing harvest in Iowa USDA’s latest weekly crop progress update shows 5 percent of corn has been harvested as of Sunday, compared to the five-year average of 10 percent. Jolene Riessen farms near Ida Grove. “On (corn harvest), looks to me like it’s going to be awhile yet unfor
A southwest Indiana farmer says excess moisture throughout the growing season has had an impact on the 2026 crop. Ben Kron says corn and soybean yields are variable. “What is there has been really good,” he says. “There’s been a lot of drowned out areas. There’s some really good corn and there’s som
Dec. corn $5.23, down 5 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $12.88 and 1/4, down 30 and 3/4 centsOct. soybean meal $361.70, down $12.20Oct. soybean oil 67.11, down 15 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $6.88 and 3/4, down 14 and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle $217.45, down $1.42Oct. feeder cattle $331.90, down $3.02Oct. le
A west central Ohio farmer says wet conditions continue to delay the start of the 2026 harvest season. Scott Haerr raises corn and soybeans in Clark and Champaign Counties. “We’re hoping to get in the field maybe later this week and get started with a little bit of corn,” he says. “Hopefully we get
Rain in some key growing areas limited corn and soybean harvest activity over the past week. The USDA says 18% of U.S. corn is harvested, matching the five-year average, but at the low end of expectations, with 96% of the crop dented and 72% mature, as the national crop rating held at 57% good to […
A central Kansas farmer says drought and extreme temperatures played a large role in lower-than-expected corn yields. Paul Penner says harvest was about what he expected. “Corn looked very good in the spring. We had really good potential. Ear counts were there. Ear size was there. Kernel counts were
Central Nebraska farmer Clay Govier says excessive rainfall has put corn and soybean harvest on hold. “Progress has pretty much come to a standstill. I think that’s going to be the case for at least another week.” He tells Brownfield there are widespread stalk quality issues. “The soybeans are stand
Three cattle organizations say recent activity from Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Oklahoma, Kansas, and Texas has caused additional challenges for the beef supply chain. A joint statement from the Kansas Livestock Association, the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, and the Texas Cattle Feede
The CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America says a year has made a big difference in the bio-based diesel industry. Donnell Rehagen says the EPA’s move this spring to increase renewable volume obligations (RVOs) for biodiesel and renewable diesel has rejuvenated an industry that saw numerous plants idle
The Ohio Soybean Association says lawmakers are currently considering proposals that could help expand Ohio’s biofuels sector in 2027. Brandon Kern, deputy executive director, says the organization is supporting legislation that would incentivize biodiesel production across the state. “Bio-based die
A new meat lab at the University of Missouri is being used to address meat processing and industry needs across the state. “This is the meats processing facility for Missouri,” says Bryon Wiegand, the director of the Michael L. Parson Meat Lab. He says the facility gives MU more opportunities to wor
Cash dairy prices were mixed Monday to start the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.8050. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.3075. No sales were reported. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.4525. No sales were reported. Butter w
Corn and soybean export inspections continue to run ahead of last marketing year. That reflects the solid new crop demand from key customers both commodities have seen in recent months. The USDA says corn inspections during the week ending September 24th were just above a year ago, primarily to Mexi
Direct cash cattle trade activity was quiet to start the week. Bids and asking prices have not surfaced. The bulk of the week’s business is likely going to hold out until sometime Thursday or Friday. Deals last week were limited and through the end of the day Friday there hadn’t been much trade repo
Cattle producers in the south are facing another challenge as they consider herd expansion. Verl Cash, the Natural Resources Manager for the King Ranch says pasture mealybug infestations have been confirmed in multiple counties Texas, along with Louisiana, Florida, and Georgia. “Pasture mealybugs ar
An eastern Iowa farmer says he’s not expecting to get started on corn harvest anytime soon. Lance Lillibridge raises a corn-on-corn rotation near Vinton in Benton County. “We’re still watching rain drops fall,” he said. “We had another half inch yesterday and it’s pretty soggy out here. It’s not goo
A southwest Iowa farmer says over-the-road diesel costs are adding up fast. Duane Aistrope says he booked 75% of his fall needs back in January. “Everybody knows what’s happened since then,” he said. “That was kind of a good move. I don’t have any truck fuel, or clear fuel, for over the road. It’s b
An extension soybean agronomist suggests the time to panic about harvest delays depends on location. Seth Naeve with the University of Minnesota says cool and wet conditions are slowing fieldwork in many areas. “I don’t think we’ve got real big quality challenges here, but certainly in other parts o
