Sep. corn closed at $4.08 and 1/2, up 6 and 1/2 centsAug. soybeans closed at $10.27 and 3/4, up 6 and 1/4 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $274.00, up $5.30Aug. soybean oil closed at 55.82, down 40 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.46 and 1/4, up 12 and 3/4 centsAug. live cattle closed at $223.55, down…… Continue Reading
Live and feeder cattle futures close lower, lean hog futures higher
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were lower, waiting for the rest of the week’s direct business after light trade Thursday. Also, boxed beef is showing signs of softening, when compared to the recent strength. August live was down $.12 at $223.55 and October was $.50 lower at $219.82. August feeders…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn up on weather concerns
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, adding to the weekly gains. Forecasts have hot, dry weather on tap for some key growing areas. It remains to be seen how long the pattern will last, but it could still trim top end yield potential. The USDA’s updated supply, demand, and production numbers are…… Continue Reading
Vomitoxin research funding being considered in House Appropriations
The government affairs advocate for Beck’s Hybrids says research funding in the U.S. House Appropriations Bill could help farmers combat mycotoxins. Kala Jenkins says this is the first year Congress is considering funding specifically for vomitoxin research. “We have about $500,000 for the base text right now, and so that would be tremendous to start…… Continue Reading
China looking elsewhere for sorghum
U.S. sorghum is in the crosshairs as China responds to tariff threats by the Trump administration. U.S. Grains Council CEO Ryan LeGrand says Chinese buyers are looking elsewhere. “China imported about 70 percent of the U.S. sorghum crop prior to the recent tensions between our two nations, and they’ve just stopped buying sorghum.” He tells…… Continue Reading
Iowa farmer concerned about crop disease potential
Hot and humid weather has a north Iowa corn and soybean farmer on edge about disease pressure. Casey Schlichting of Clear Lake tells Brownfield white mold was a problem a year ago. “Very, very evident on the yield monitor, but very small (and) very random spots. But yeah, with the ground as sticky as it…… Continue Reading
Managing tar spot with Forcivo fungicide from Corteva
The marketing leader of U.S. crop protection for Corteva says he’s concerned about the increasing number of tar spot detections across the Corn Belt. Mike Eiberger the disease has been prevalent in many areas the last few years. “I’ve worked with a lot of customers from Kansas, Nebraska, Illinois, and Indiana. Tar spot is probably…… Continue Reading
National FFA Organization announces 2025 American Star Finalists
The National FFA Organization has announced the top 16 finalists for its highest agricultural achievement, the American Star Awards. The American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement, and the American Star in Agriscience represent the best of the best among this year’s American Degree recipients. Each award recognizes FFA members…… Continue Reading
Learning about tassel wrapping in real time, agronomist says
An extension agronomist says there are some pollination concerns across parts of the Corn Belt. Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University says several Midwestern states have some reported cases of what she calls “tassel wrapping” in corn. “The flag leaf on the corn plant is remaining tied up tightly around the tassels,” she said. “Even…… Continue Reading
USDA limits specialty sugar imports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says it will not allow additional specialty sugar imports into the U.S. during the next fiscal year. The Foreign Agricultural Service this week announced the annual tariff-rate quotas—or TRQs—for imports of specialty sugars like organic or brown sugar were scaled back to meet minimum trade commitments under the WTO Uruguay Round…… Continue Reading
