The impacts of a dry end to the growing season are evident in southwest Minnesota. Bryan Biegler grows corn and soybeans near Lake Wilson and says the area has only received around two inches of rain since July. “Soybeans this year were a little disappointing, we had two big things against the soybeans this year.…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 22, 2024
Dec. corn closed at $4.16 and 1/2, up 7 centsNov. soybeans closed at $9.91 and 3/4, up 10 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $317.70, down 60 centsDec. soybean oil closed at 43.69, up 130 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.76, up 3 and 3/4 centsDec. live cattle closed at $188.12, up $1.30Nov. feeder cattle…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn continue to rise
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. U.S. harvest weather looks favorable, some areas should be able to wrap up this week, and there’s more much-needed rain in the forecast for parts of Argentina and Brazil, but planting remains behind average. It’s looking more and more likely soybeans, and corn, have truly put in…… Continue Reading
Northwest Iowa harvest mostly variable after challenging growing season
An agronomy expert says harvest has been variable in northwest Iowa. Pioneer’s Brandon Walter says that area of the state dealt with some major flooding issues early in the growing season. “The hard thing is when you start wet, you continue to be wet,” he said. “We’re not only talking now about stand loss and…… Continue Reading
Precipitation in short-term outlooks
The state climatologist for Iowa says short-term outlooks show elevated chances of precipitation across some parts of the Midwest. Justin Glisan is with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and tells Brownfield, “Now that the tropics seem to be slowing down a bit, I do think we’ll see a pattern shift. We are…… Continue Reading
Retailers ready for butter demand
A marketing advisor says domestic butter sales have slowed, but supplies are good. Robin Schmahl with AgDairy LLC tells Brownfield cream was available early in 2024 and more butter was made and put into cold storage, which contributed to strong spring and summertime sales, but also the recent backslide in butter prices. “Buyers say, you…… Continue Reading
Iowa, Illinois biodiesel experts say extension of tax credit would create more certainty for producers
Some industry experts say extending the biodiesel blenders’ tax credit for one year would create more certainty as the U.S. Treasury develops guidance for the new Clean Fuel Production tax credit, also known as 45Z. Iowa Biodiesel Board executive director Grant Kimberley tells Brownfield… “Right now, there really isn’t much activity happening beyond the end…… Continue Reading
Zach Bryan Announces Brianna Chickenfry Breakup
Zach Bryan and Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia have broken up, and she says she’s blindsided. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
A long road to recovery for pastures post-Helene
A forage specialist says pastures could take up to two years to recover from Hurricane Helene’s damage. Bruno Pedreira with the University of Tennessee Beef and Forage Center, says it is a good idea to test the soil because the heavy rains likely washed away several nutrients. “Sample soil test will help us to know…… Continue Reading
Jason Aldean Voted Early, And He Hopes You Do, Too
The country star and his wife have already cast their ballots in the upcoming U.S. presidential election. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
