A northwest Minnesota farmer expects to harvest a good crop. Dave Vipond grows corn and edible beans in Mahnomen County. “Our crops have matured nicely (and) yields look to be very good.” He tells Brownfield the growing season brought adequate moisture. “We have been pretty blessed with not having excess rainfall. We’ve had adequate rainfall,…… Continue Reading
Soybeans drying rapidly as north Iowa harvest gets going
An extension agronomist with Iowa State University says as harvest activity picks up in north Iowa, soybeans are drying fast. Angie Rieck Hinz tells Brownfield it’s similar to last year. “I’ve had some reports where beans went from like 15 percent moisture down to 10 percent moisture in 24 hours. And we’ve had these low…… Continue Reading
USDA Issues second ECAP payment to farmers as $2 billion in aid remains
The USDA’s Farm Service Agency has issued a second payment to farmers participating in the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins told the Ag Outlook Forum there was $2 billion left to distribute. “As producers continue to face market volatility, the ECAP program has helped them navigate the economic challenges they faced in…… Continue Reading
Soybeans edge higher on short covering, corn and wheat dip on harvest progress and global supply pressure
Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying after a two-sided session, while closing lower for the week. Near-term forecasts have favorable harvest weather for most of the Midwest and South American planting conditions look good. The big bearish issue for soybeans is the lack of export demand from China due to tariff…… Continue Reading
Minnesota farmer sees favorable finish for corn, modest outlook for soybeans
A farmer in southern Minnesota anticipates harvesting an average crop. Brent Mohn grows corn and soybeans near Lakeville and says growing conditions were close to normal this summer. “We’ve had rain (and) haven’t seemed to have a lot of excessive rain. Areas around us, for once, got it instead of us. Which I think we…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 26, 2025
Dec. corn $4.22, down 3 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.13 and 3/4, up 1 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $268.80, up 20 centsOct. soybean oil 49.60, down 14 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.19 and 3/4, down 7 and 1/4 centsOct. live cattle $231.80, down 25 centsOct. feeder cattle $357.00, up $2.95Oct. lean hogs $101.50, up $1.40Oct.…… Continue Reading
Cooperative Elevator recognized for export growth, CEO weighs in on ag trade outlook
This year’s Michigan Ag Exporter says they’ve been adjusting operations to better adapt to lost international markets. Cooperative Elevator’s Scott Gordon tells Brownfield the farmer cooperative supplies dry beans and other commodities to more than a dozen countries, with Mexico the top market. “We’ve put up faster processing and packaging capabilities, and we put up…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures, lean hogs higher
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle futures were mostly higher on spread trade and the mixed midday boxed beef, waiting for the rest of the week’s direct business. Feeders were up sharply on tight supply expectations and the weakness in corn. October live was down $.25 at $231.80 and December held at $234.30. October…… Continue Reading
Red meat, poultry supplies in cold storage tighten
U.S. red meat and poultry in cold storage ended August below year ago levels. The USDA says red meat stocks were 7% below the end of August 2024 at 809.675 million pounds, with a 13% drop in pork to 393.893 million pounds due to lower production and good demand more than canceling out a 2%…… Continue Reading
Genetically engineered soybeans detect fungal disease weeks before symptoms appear
The vice president of communications with Innerplant says early detection of fungal disease in soybeans through plants that communicate is a reality. Sean Yokomizo says this growing season marked the first time the company’s CropVoice disease alert network detected real-time infections in fields. “It’s a soybean that’s been genetically engineered to emit an optical signal…… Continue Reading
