Dec. corn $4.28 and 3/4, up 5 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $10.67 and 1/4, up 25 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal $298.20, up $4.10Dec. soybean oil 50.77, up 50 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.26, up 13 and 1/2 centsDec. live cattle $227.17, down $6.75Nov. feeder cattle $338.45, down $13.75Dec. lean hogs $81.50, down 40 centsNov. Class…… Continue Reading
Soybeans climb as U.S. reaches trade framework with China
Soybeans were sharply higher on commercial and technical buying. The big source of support was the trade deal framework reached with China over the weekend. There are still a lot of unknowns, with some possible answers later this week when President Trump and President Xi meet face-to-face in South Korea. If the deal falls through,…… Continue Reading
Davenport farmer says southern rust and wind cut corn yields
Harvest has wrapped up for eastern Iowa farmer Robb Ewoldt. “Fortunately, we finished up in mid-October. It was off from last year, but last year was an amazing year for us.” He tells Brownfield several factors led to some yield reductions. “Some wind came through and some of that corn wasn’t standing as tall as…… Continue Reading
Farmer says Enlist program is boosting soybean performance in Nebraska
Nebraska farmer Grady Johnson says while harvest didn’t start as early as he would’ve liked, progress is picking up and yields are better than normal. He tells Brownfield the Enlist weed control program from Corteva Agriscience has been successful since he implemented it three years ago, with soybean yields 10 to 15 bushels better than…… Continue Reading
Ohio soybean farmer wraps up harvest in record time thanks to warm, dry weather
A northwest Ohio farmer says warm and dry weather has helped the 2025 harvest season to progress rapidly. Justin Gravatt says he finished his soybean harvest in just nine days. “It didn’t matter whether they were on the high ground or low ground,” he says. “The low ground beans were dead in August and the dry…… Continue Reading
Iowa grower says high input costs could force changes to fertility plans
A south-central Iowa farmer says budgeting for 2026 expenses is going to be a difficult task. “Nitrogen and phosphorus are up again and that’s counter to what usually happens when commodity prices are low,” said Knoxville grower Steve Kuiper. Kuiper tells Brownfield that cutting back on inputs is a real possibility. “We’re looking at it…… Continue Reading
Quarter-million Iowans could lose food assistance amid federal shutdown
The Trump administration has announced SNAP benefits will not be circulated on November 1st if the partial government shutdown continues. Annette Hacker, chief communications and strategy officer with the Food Bank of Iowa, says a cutoff of federal food aid would be unprecedented. “We have never seen a time in history before where SNAP benefits…… Continue Reading
U.S. corn export inspections surge as Mexico, Colombia drive demand
U.S. corn export inspections continue to move out faster than last year’s pace. The USDA says corn inspections during the week ending October 23rd were up solidly on the year, with two key customers in Mexico and Colombia leading the way. In addition to those long-standing trade relationships with Mexico and Colombia, global demand for…… Continue Reading
Indiana farmer nears the end of harvest 2025 with top-end corn yields
A west central Indiana farmer says he expects to wrap up the 2025 harvest season within the next two weeks. Kevin Cox raises corn and soybeans in Parke County and says results have been surprising. “Yields on beans were average,” he says. “Corn is going to be a top five crop for us this year. We’ve had…… Continue Reading
Wet weather slows harvest progress across Western Corn Belt
A pair of farmers in the Western Corn Belt say wet weather has impacted this year’s harvest pace. Scott Gigstad raises corn and soybeans in eastern Kansas and says recent moisture has delayed the end of corn harvest. “We’re probably 60 to 70 percent done. Here in the last 3 or 4 days, we’ve hit…… Continue Reading
