A Wisconsin farmer is grateful for this year’s nearly-perfect growing conditions and surprisingly good soybean yields. Steve Duwe farms near Johnson Creek, and tells Brownfield this has been an exceptional year for soybeans. “My longterm soybean average is usually is up to 55 (bushels per acre) or a little better over all of the past…… Continue Reading
A little moisture makes all the difference at harvest
A farmer in southeast Missouri says a little moisture makes all the difference at harvest. Patrick Seyer in Scott County says the soybeans needed the recent rains. “We cut some on Saturday and they were running at 13 percent moisture. Two days earlier, the soybeans were at 9 percent moisture.” Seyer says there’s more rain…… Continue Reading
Live cattle and lean hog futures higher on Monday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher, with feeders in the lead on supply tightness, offsetting some of the bearishness from the recent direct business. There was also support from the higher midday move in beef. December live was up $2.17 at $236.67 and February was $2.80 higher at…… Continue Reading
Illinois Ag Director: Tariffs driving up input costs, squeezing farmers’ margins
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says federal trade policy is adding an unnecessary burden on farmers. “We’re in an economic crisis right now.” Jerry Costello says tariffs are driving elevated input costs even higher. “The tax or tariff on nitrogen has gone up 10%, on ag machinery it has gone up 13%.” …… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 6, 2025
Dec. corn $4.21 and 3/4, up 2 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.17 and 3/4, down 1/4 centDec. soybean meal $277.10, down $1.50Dec. soybean oil 50.38, up 33 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.12 and 3/4, down 2 and 1/2 centsDec. live cattle $236.67, up $2.17Nov. feeder cattle $360.80, up $5.37Dec. lean hogs $87.27, down 2 centsNov. Class…… Continue Reading
Fall is ideal time to identify SCN
An Ohio State Extension soybean pathologist says fall is an ideal time to identify soybean cyst nematode pressure in fields. Horacio Lopez-Nicora says farmers should prioritize soil sampling. “Sampling in fall will tell us what we should expect in the spring,” he says. “Planting corn after soybeans will reduce the impact of soybean cyst…… Continue Reading
Drought conditions reduce soybean yields in Ohio
A northwest Ohio farmer says hot and dry weather during the growing season has impacted his 2025 crop. Justin Gravatt says he only planted soybeans this year and yields are down. “We didn’t have any rain in August, but I was hoping they were going to be at least 10 bushels better,” he says. “The beans are small and…… Continue Reading
Silage holds up amid Michigan’s drought, pumpkins sizing smaller
A dairy farmer in northern Michigan says silage harvest has wrapped up for the season. McBain’s Dale Dick tells Brownfield, “That yielded surprisingly well.” “The lighter sandier soils were definitely down, but overall averages were pretty decent yet,” he shares. Dick says the drought also impacted the size of pumpkins at the family farm’s U-Pick.…… Continue Reading
Western Iowa farmer says rain delays harvest, crop quality mixed
A farmer in western Iowa says widespread rains have slowed his harvest progress. Kevin Ross of Minden says his farm has received more than an inch of rain since Sunday night. “A decent shot here that will probably keep us out for at least Tuesday,” he said. “Who knows how quickly it dries out and…… Continue Reading
Holiday deals ahead? Butter prices fall sharply before seasonal demand hits
A market advisor says butter prices are the lowest they’ve been since 2021. Katie Burgess with Ever.ag tells Brownfield large butter supplies have pushed prices down by more than a dollar during the third quarter to the low $1.60s. “Not only is milk production higher in the U.S., but the fat tests coming off the farms are…… Continue Reading
