The head of soybean portfolio strategy with Syngenta says farmers will soon have a new tool to battle herbicide-resistant weeds. Jared Benson says the company has partnered with M.S. Technologies to introduce a new soybean trait package to the market, providing growers with increased herbicide flexibility. “We’re bringing in some options that we’ve seen to…… Continue Reading
USB Checkoff Chats Interview | Carla Schultz
Carla Schultz is a Director on the United Soybean Board, as well as the Communication & Education Chair. Carla and her family raise soybeans, corn, pigs, beef cattle, alfalfa, black and navy beans, and wheat on their Michigan farm. Learn more as she speaks to Brownfield about investing farmer dollars to increase demand, how the…… Continue Reading
Continued efforts to grow corn demand in 2026
The incoming president of the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association says growing demand for corn remains a top priority for farmers heading into 2026. Eric Tipton says renewable fuels can benefit the domestic market. “Whether that’s E-15 or sustainable aviation fuel, that could be such a gamechanger for the income of the American farmer,” he…… Continue Reading
A rapid warming trend ahead for the Heartland; showers return on the Plains, westward
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures in much of the East and Far West, while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail from the Rockies to the Mississippi Valley. Meanwhile, below-normal rainfall in a broad area stretching from the southern Plains into the Northeast should contrast with wetter-than-normal…… Continue Reading
Farmers, Ethanol leaders encouraged by USTR Brazil trade investigation
Brazilian and American leaders testified Wednesday as part of an investigation into Brazil’s trade practices. A U.S. ethanol leader says the U.S. Trade Representative’s Section 301 investigation into Brazil’s trade practices is needed. Geoff Cooper with the Renewable Fuels Association says, “I thought it was a great opportunity for us to share directly with those…… Continue Reading
Soybeans finish the day higher
Soybeans rallied after spending most of the day in the red to finish the day higher. November beans closed 1 and 1/2 cents higher at $10.33. There are some weather concerns on the horizon. The Eastern Corn Belt experienced dry conditions throughout August, raising concerns about the actual size of the crop. Soybeans found support…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 04, 2025
Dec. corn $4.19 and 3/4 up 1 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.33 up 1 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $280.10 up $2.50Oct. soybean oil 51.51 up 07 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.19 and 1/2 down 2 and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle $236.95 down $1.37Oct. feeder cattle $358.95 down $2.55Oct. lean hogs $95.02 up $1.20Oct. Class III…… Continue Reading
Minnesota’s Finstad hosts Trade Undersecretary at farmer roundtable
Farmers and farm groups met with USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg Wednesday. Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad hosted a roundtable in New Ulm, Minnesota and says Linderberg heard concerns that were expressed during the August recess. “In regards to the current climate and whether it’s the price or the trade talks…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures sharply lower heading into Friday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply lower on the steady to lower cash business. October live cattle closed $1.37 lower at $236.95 and December live cattle closed $1.70 lower at $238.55. October feeder cattle closed $2.55 lower at $358.95 and November feeder cattle closed $3.00 lower at $358.07. There was…… Continue Reading
360 Rain bringing advancements to in-season nutrition
360 Yield Center’s “360 Rain” automated irrigation system is bringing advancements to in-season crop nutrition options. Loren Weaver, the company’s regional sales manager for the eastern U.S., discussed the latest developments of the technology with Brownfield at the 2025 Farm Progress Show. AUDIO: Loren Weaver – 360 Yield Center The post 360 Rain bringing advancements…… Continue Reading
