The lead atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions says he’s keeping a close eye on several key agricultural regions across the globe. Eric Snodgrass says the European Wheat Belt has seen some adversity. “June was incredibly hot and dry through much of Europe, and it still remains that way in parts of France.” He says,…… Continue Reading
Steady growing season for southwest Iowa farmer
A southwest Iowa farmer says he’s been pleased with crop conditions throughout the growing season. John Long raises corn and soybeans near Sidney in Fremont County. “A lot of people in the neighborhood plant soybeans first. This year it was kind of the trend we’re going to. We established those beans, got post spraying done…… Continue Reading
Pillen says Japan remains critical market for ag trade
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says the Trump administration’s tariff policy could have some impacts on market access for ag goods in Japan. “Short term, that might ding a little bit, but everybody in cattle and pork are doing really good right now.” According to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the trade deficit…… Continue Reading
NCBA says domestic NWS sterile fly facility is needed
The CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says a domestic New World screwworm sterile fly production facility is urgently needed. Colin Woodall says the northward movement of the pest in Mexico is evidence that the current efforts aren’t enough. “The only facility that is producing sterile New World screwworm flies is the Copiague facility…… Continue Reading
MSU research digs into behavioral changes to build ag resiliency
An ag economist is working to build decision tools for specialty crop growers to navigate through extreme climate events. Tor Tolhurst with Michigan State University studies how rare events can shape behavior and impact the economy. “What happens in one place can have broad effects into all of these other markets,” he explains. “In particularly,…… Continue Reading
Live cattle mixed ahead of widespread direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, feeders were up waiting on direct business to develop. August live cattle closed $.55 lower at $219.22 and October live cattle closed $.27 lower at $217.07. August feeder cattle closed $.80 higher at $321.27 and September feeder cattle closed $1.20 higher at $321.22. Direct cash…… Continue Reading
IL Corn sees wins in OBBBA
The vice president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says the recently passed reconciliation package has major wins for agriculture. Mark Bunselmeyer, who farms in Macon County, says the legislation provides certainty on several tax issues. “The estate tax is always something that’s important for transitioning to the next generation.” He says, “Increasing that depreciation…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 10, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.99 and 1/4, unchangedAug. soybeans closed at $10.12 and 1/2, up 3 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $271.40, up $2.00Aug. soybean oil closed at 53.49, up 20 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.54 and 1/2, up 7 and 1/2 centsAug. live cattle closed at $219.22, down 55 centsAug. feeder cattle…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, wheat up ahead of WASDE report
Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. Development weather looks largely favorable, with rain in the forecast for parts of the Midwest over the next few days. The USDA is expected to make minimal changes to the supply and demand tables for soybeans in Friday’s report out at Noon Eastern/11 Central. CONAB…… Continue Reading
National cover crop variety research supports regional needs
The project manager of the National Cover Crop Variety Test says their new report will help farmers source seed best suited toward their region. University of Missouri’s Center for Regenerative Agriculture’s Etienne Sutton tells Brownfield, “One of the major constraints that we’ve learned to expanding the cover crop seed industry is being able to forecast…… Continue Reading
