A plant pathologist says Wisconsin has its first confirmation of striped rust in wheat for the 2025 growing season. Dr. Damon Smith with the University of Wisconsin told Brownfield there was already some head scab, and farmers should scout for striped rust. “We did have some striped rust epidemics last year in this state so…… Continue Reading
Standing water, ponding common across parts of Kansas
An extension agronomist who covers northeast Kansas says excessive rain fall across parts of the state have contributed to poor crop conditions for corn and soybeans. Tina Sullivan with K-State University says standing and ponding is a very common sight. “If we start seeing yellowing, whether it’s soybean or corn, it’s where those roots…… Continue Reading
Scouting for Weeds
Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Ron Geis, emphasizes the importance of scouting for weeds after post-emergence applications of Enlist herbicides. He tells Brownfield that scouting enables farmers to determine not only if their current weed control program is effective but also if there are signs of resistance. The post Scouting for Weeds appeared first on…… Continue Reading
IDOA lifts poultry exhibition suspension
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is lifting the temporary suspension on the exhibition or sale of poultry that was initially issued in February in response to the ongoing threat of H5N1 avian flu. State officials feel it is safe to resume exhibition of poultry at swap meets, exhibitions, flea markets and auction markets. The…… Continue Reading
Potential southern Illinois acreage shift
A southern Illinois agronomist says delayed planting caused by persistent rains could result in some acres shifting from corn to soybeans. John Pike, who’s based in Williamson County, tells Brownfield, “I don’t really look for a lot of acres to be switched.” He says, “Now in some neighborhoods it might be pretty significant, but I…… Continue Reading
Wheat futures mixed, watching weather
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, adding to what would have already been a down week. Planting and emergence conditions continue to generally look favorable in many key U.S. growing areas. The USDA’s first national condition rating of the season is expected to be in Monday’s weekly crop progress and condition report. Weekly…… Continue Reading
Weather causing weak emergence in Michigan’s Thumb
A Thumb-area farmer says cool, windy weather has been challenging for crop emergence. Matt Frostic tells Brownfield, “We’ve had phenomenal windy days.” “We’ve seen some wind damage in the sugar beet crop, it’s put some stress on the beans and corn too,” he shares. “This corn crop doesn’t look like it could handle a herbicide…… Continue Reading
Missouri farmer: crop genetics offset weather
North-central Missouri farmer Kyle Durham says crop development is right where it should be. “Corn is all up and going. Soybeans, those that we planted before Mother’s Day, were obviously the first ones up and out of the ground,” he says. “The clay soils, those were a little a little slower coming out, especially when…… Continue Reading
Automation becoming more mainstream in agriculture
Automation is becoming more common in U.S. agriculture. University of Minnesota Precision Agriculture Center director Yuxin Miao says as farming becomes more intelligent and automated, less will be required of farm operators. “We hope artificial intelligence will help us to automatically identify the problems and make the decisions, prescriptions, and also implement that in the…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 30, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.44, down 3 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.41 and 3/4, down 10 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $296.30, down 10 centsJul. soybean oil closed at 46.89, down 150 pointsJul. wheat closed at $5.34, unchangedJun. live cattle closed at $215.47, down 5 centsAug. feeder cattle closed at $298.82, down $1.10Jun. lean hogs…… Continue Reading
