Demand from Mexico continues to drive U.S. corn exports. The USDA says about half of the corn export sales total during the week ending September 18th was picked up by Mexico as buyers try to meet livestock feed needs. That strong demand from Mexico and favorable pricing has new crop U.S. corn sales running considerably…… Continue Reading
Much of U.S. entering fall in moderate to severe drought
A senior meteorologist with AccuWeather says much of the country has entered fall in drought conditions. Brett Anderson tells Brownfield, “Drought covers a large portion of the Northeast all the way down the lower Mississippi Valley, up through the Midwest.” He says, “And then, of course, you have the Western states and their usual drought…… Continue Reading
How the grilling culture has benefited the meat segment
Pellet grills and meat smokers have continued to rise in popularity. One of the benefits is being able to take more affordable proteins and make something fantastic out of it. Patrick Fleming, vice president of demand development for the National Pork Board, says the trend has been good for the pork industry. AUDIO: Healthy Living…… Continue Reading
Record soybean production for Brazil – will it happen?
Another big soybean crop is expected in Brazil, and an analyst says if that’s realized, that’s more the country could supply to China. Michael Cordonnier with Soybean and Corn Advisor says Brazil’s production all depends on the weather. He’s also watching China’s demand. Hear more in the latest Managing for Profit. The post Record soybean…… Continue Reading
Targeted weed control tools offer yield boost and herbicide reduction, UW study finds
A University of Wisconsin researcher sees technology including targeting sprayers and laser weeders as the next revolution in agriculture. Jed Colquhoun tells Brownfield the key is reducing reliance on individual tools. “Like using herbicides several times during the season and integrating new technologies like lasers, we actually can see a very significant yield and crop…… Continue Reading
Cattle, hog futures lower at midweek
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower, pressured by the continued decline in boxed beef, waiting on direct business to develop. October live cattle closed $1.55 lower at $234.05 and December live cattle closed $1.92 lower at $236.82. October feeder cattle closed $2.50 lower at $359.62 and November feeder cattle closed…… Continue Reading
Illinois designates STAR Tool as official soil health assessment for conservation programs
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has officially designated the STAR Tool as the required soil health assessment for all state-funded conservation practices. Brian Rennecker, bureau chief for the Division of Natural Resources with IDOA, says Saving Tomorrow’s Agriculture Resources is a free program built by producers. “It really helps farmers evaluate their in-field management…… Continue Reading
NCGA announces input cost task force
The National Corn Growers Association has launched a tasked force that will work to identify solutions for elevated input costs. NCGA incoming first vice president Matt Frostic, a corn farmer from Michigan and leader of the new task force, says corn growers nationwide are in the third consecutive year of net negative returns, with 2026…… Continue Reading
Ohio farmers face mixed fertilizer price outlook for 2026
An Ohio State University Extension educator says farmers may have to make adjustments to their nutrient management plan as they face budget challenges. Amanda Bennett tells Brownfield the cost of some inputs have been on the rise. “At the national level overall, we see the trade situation keeping prices high,” she says. “We’re fortunate here…… Continue Reading
Soybeans down on lack of China demand, Argentina export tax suspension
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling. The big bearish issues continue to be the lack of demand from China and Argentina’s export tax suspension. Those are linked, with China reportedly buying a substantial number of soybeans from Argentina this week. The U.S. harvest and South American planting are ongoing. Stateside, there’s more…… Continue Reading
