Across the Corn Belt, a strong cold front slicing across the Great Lakes region and the upper Midwest is producing a few showers. On August 31, fifteen percent of the U.S. corn was fully mature, while 11% of the soybeans were dropping leaves. On the Plains, sharply cooler air is arriving across the Dakotas. Meanwhile,…… Continue Reading
The latest in drone technology at FPS25
The latest in drone technology was on display at the 2025 Farm Progress Show. Lukas Cook, CEO of Kelly-Hills Unmanned Systems, discussed how they’re helping bring the tech to farmers. AUDIO: Lukas Cook – Kelly-Hills The post The latest in drone technology at FPS25 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Corn and soybeans slide on crop expectations
Soybeans were under pressure as the market continues to monitor demand. November contracts were 9 and 1/2 lower at $10.31 and 1/2. Traders are looking for any sign of a possible announced trade agreement with China. There still hasn’t been a soybean purchase from the country for the 2025-2026 Marketing year and it could be…… Continue Reading
Diseases like southern rust could complicate corn harvest
Heavy disease pressure could complicate grain harvest for corn farmers this fall. Doug Houser with Iowa State University Extension suggests the amount of southern rust and other leaf diseases is alarming. “This is unprecedented. I’ve seen it in the past, but this year it’s really taken a toll in a lot of areas.” He tells…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 03, 2025
Dec. corn $4.18 and down 05 centsNov. soybeans $10.31 and 1/2 down 9 and ½ centsOct. soybean meal $277.60 down $.70Oct. soybean oil 51.44 down 87 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.22 down 6 and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle $238.32 down $1.20Oct. feeder cattle $361.50 down $2.20Oct. lean hogs $93.82 down $1.72Oct. Class III milk closed at…… Continue Reading
Cattle, hog futures lower at midweek
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower, waiting on direct business to develop. October live cattle closed $1.20 lower at $238.32 and December live cattle closed $.90 lower at $240.25. October feeder cattle closed $2.20 lower at $361.50 and November feeder cattle closed $2.40 lower at $361.07. There was a light…… Continue Reading
Iowa-based Landus names new CEO
Iowa’s largest farmer-owned cooperative has named a new CEO. Landus announced Eric Heismeyer will join the organization, effective September 3rd. In a statement, Landus says Heismeyer brings a wealth of experience from some of the world’s most respected agribusinesses, including Bunge and Archer Daniels Midland, where he held senior leadership roles in operations, commercial strategy,…… Continue Reading
Dairy checkoff awards scholarships
Dairy’s checkoff is helping the next generation of industry leaders complete their education. The National Dairy Promotion and Research Board, through Dairy Management Inc., annually awards $2,500 scholarships to 11 students. They have also awarded the $3,500 James H. Loper Jr. Memorial Scholarship to Rachel Visser, a student at the University of Minnesota. Visser is…… Continue Reading
An uptick in demand for replacement heifers
Is there some expansion happening in the cattle herd? The market news manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says he’s starting to see an increase in replacement heifer purchases. Tony Hancock tells Brownfield that demand has increased. “I won’t say it’s been amazing, but it has definitely had an uptick for replacements,” he says.…… Continue Reading
Upcoming soil test season brings SCN reminders
Once the 2025 crop comes off the fields, it’ll be time to soil test. Experts with the SCN Coalition remind farmers to utilize those tests to find out their soybean cyst nematode numbers and formulate a management plan. Dylan Mangel, plant pathologist with the University of Nebraska, and Horacio Lopez-Nicora, plant pathologist and nematologist with…… Continue Reading
