A farmer in north-central Missouri says wet weather and rain delays are stretching out harvest. Brandon Thiel in Saline County says the overcast skies and dewy mornings make it hard for the soybeans to dry out, and he’s had to be patient. “We had a really dry August and we weren’t sure what we were…… Continue Reading
Bayer: glyphosate’s future uncertain amid ongoing Roundup lawsuits
A representative for Bayer says the fate of glyphosate remains uncertain due to ongoing legal challenges. “We’re going to do our very best to keep access to glyphosate,” says Jess Christiansen, the head of crop science communications with Bayer. The Missouri Supreme Court has recently decided not to review an appeal from Bayer in a…… Continue Reading
Compeer’s Economic Minute – Impacts of Government Shutdown on Agricultural Economy and Market Trends
In this episode with Ag Economist Dr. Megan Roberts, we discuss the economic impacts of a government shutdown on farmers, delayed USDA data releases, and potential impacts on government payments. She highlights the importance of monitoring controllable factors like crop management and basis levels, macroeconomic factors like unemployment and inflation, and their influence on interest…… Continue Reading
Soybean prices climb on strong domestic demand, China trade hopes
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. Beans had another round of spillover from meal on domestic demand as they continue to wait for the end-of-the-month tariff meeting with China. The face-to-face talks between President Trump and President Xi doesn’t happen until the end of the month and while there has been a lot…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 20, 2025
Dec. corn $4.23 and 1/4, up 3/4 centNov. soybeans $10.31 and 3/4, up 12 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal $285.00, up $4.00Dec. soybean oil 51.31, up 18 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.04 and 3/4, up 1 centDec. live cattle $243.65, up $1.82Nov. feeder cattle $372.67, up 97 centsDec. lean hogs $82.07, down 30 centsNov. Class III…… Continue Reading
Harvest better than expected despite drought, says Michigan Corn president
The Michigan Corn Growers Association president says drought conditions have taken the top end off yields in his region. John Delmotte grows corn, soybeans, and wheat in Monroe County. “Harvest conditions have been really nice, actually borderline really being too dry.,” he shares. “Always kind of worried about combine fires and that kind of thing, but…… Continue Reading
Variable rainfall leads to inconsistent yields in southwest Nebraska
Southwest Nebraska farmer Jan TenBensel says soybean yields have been extremely variable this year. “It looked really good, but it wasn’t quite as good as it looked, but not a disappointment. I don’t consider it a loss by any means but it was sunder APH.” He tells Brownfield he expects similar results for corn harvest.…… Continue Reading
Soybean yields a bright spot for northeast Kansas farmer
A northeast Kansas farmer says his soybean yields have been a pleasant surprise. Brett Neibling tells Brownfield, “I would say it’s probably well above the average for yield. I was expecting it to be as good as it is. He says corn yields have been disappointing. “I think it had a lot of disease pressure…… Continue Reading
Harvest progress remains strong in south-central Iowa
Harvest progress has been favorable in south-central Iowa. Knoxville farmer Steve Kuiper says the crop has been coming out fast, but yields have been mixed. “A lot of folks were concerned about soybeans. I think generally in our area soybeans have been good. Corn is all over the place. It depended on if you put…… Continue Reading
November SNAP payments could be delayed due to ongoing government shutdown
The executive director of Feeding Indiana’s Hungry says the ongoing federal government shutdown could impact November payments through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Emily Weikert Bryant says millions of hungry Americans could go without access to the program. “Every state is in a holding pattern,” she says. “There’s uncertainty for about $100 million worth of SNAP benefits that would…… Continue Reading
