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
ADAI’s annual ice cream social connects consumers to dairy
The director of communications for the American Dairy Association Indiana says highlighting the role of dairy helps connect consumers to the state’s ag industry. Brooke Williams says the 36th annual Ice Cream Social on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis attracts thousands of attendees. “We’re very fortunate that we have these pivotal moments and community events that we’re…… Continue Reading
Drought recovery happening
The state climatologist with University of Missouri Extension says above average rainfall is helping the soil recover from a three-year drought. Zach Leasor says it’s especially true for areas south of I-70, which has had at least 15 inches of rain since April. “And of course, there’s been extremes that have gotten up to 30…… Continue Reading
Tar spot concerns picking up steam
An agronomist says field conditions are conducive for tar spot development across parts of the Corn Belt. Matt Essick with Pioneer tells Brownfield confirmations of the disease have been increasing this month. “We look a little harder than we used to, so we’re able to find it a little bit faster,” he said. “The way…… Continue Reading
Warm and stormy July expected
The lead atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions says his fears of sustained mid-summer drought in the Corn Belt are waning. Eric Snodgrass says several factors were in place for a better-than-average chance of a dry summer. “Like last fall’s drought, like the fact that we had a La Nina this winter,” he says, “the…… Continue Reading
Driving Demand Initiatives – EP 1
Soybeans are stepping into the spotlight. The United Soybean Board is expanding demand opportunities for soybeans, from improving animal nutrition to boosting dairy production and helping create clean fuels. Listen to learn more. The post Driving Demand Initiatives – EP 1 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices mostly lower Thursday
Cash dairy prices were lower except for butter Thursday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0275 at $0.5625. Six sales were recorded, ranging from $0.5625 to $0.58. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.01 at $1.6850. Twenty-one sales was recorded, ranging from $1.6850 to $1.70. Cheese barrels were down $0.0175 at $1.71. Six…… Continue Reading
