Soybean export inspections up on week

Soybean export inspections up on week

The USDA says corn and wheat export inspections as of the week ending July 18th remain ahead of the paces needed to meet projections for the current respective marketing years. The 2024/25 marketing year got underway June 1st for wheat, while 2023/24 began September 1st for corn, sorghum, and soybeans. The USDA’s next round of…Continue Reading

Corn aphids causing concern

The outreach agronomist with the Illinois Soybean Association says corn aphids are causing concerns. Stephanie Porter tells Brownfield several areas are seeing elevated numbers of the pest. “The scary thing about the aphids is they can explode quickly.”  She says, “They do like cool conditions. It also is an indicator of stress.” She says high…Continue Reading

The 2024 Ag Innovation Showcase

The third Ag Innovation Showcase takes place July 31 at Missouri Soybeans Bay Farm Research Facility. Missouri Soybeans Conservation and Farm Operations Director Clayton Light says the showcase will feature the newest in agriculture technology and provides a look into the future of farming. The post The 2024 Ag Innovation Showcase appeared first on Brownfield…Continue Reading

Near-seasonal, generally “quiet” weather covers much of the Heartland

Across the Corn Belt, mild, mostly dry weather favors corn and soybean development.  Monday’s Midwestern high temperatures should range from 80 to 85°F.  Early Monday, any showers are mostly limited to the eastern Corn Belt, mainly in Ohio. On the Plains, heat is mostly limited to Montana, where spring-sown small grains are rapidly maturing.  The…Continue Reading

Playlist