Dec. corn closed at $4.12 and 3/4, up 1/4 centNov. soybeans closed at $10.14, up 8 centsOct. soybean meal closed at $317.90, down 10 centsOct. soybean oil closed at 40.99, up 44 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.75 and 3/4, unchangedOct. live cattle closed at $178.30, down 50 centsOct. feeder cattle closed at $239.95, down 80…… Continue Reading
Iowa farmer stresses on-farm, roadway safety
A central Iowa farmer says safety is his biggest priority on the farm, especially during harvest season. Corey Goodhue farms near Carlisle and serves on the board of directors for the Iowa Soybean Association. “Harvest can feel like a mad rush at times with long hours,” he said. “I think it’s real important as we…… Continue Reading
Under Secretary Taylor: Ag trade remains a priority for Biden admin
The USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says ag trade has been a priority for the Biden administration in 2024. Alexis Taylor tells Brownfield the agency has focused on market diversification. “Sixty percent of our food and agricultural exports go to our top four markets,” she said. “That’s why we created the…… Continue Reading
Three Kids Wiped Out by Flying Fish, Probably Won’t Fish Again
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Soybeans up, watching harvest results
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. The trade’s watching early harvest activity, with mixed results in some key growing areas. That followed a stretch of drier than normal weather with high temperatures in parts of the region, which evidently impacted yield. Drought is an early concern in portions of Brazil. That could widen…… Continue Reading
Melania Trump Defends Nude Modeling
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“Average” sugarbeet crop in west-central and southern Minnesota
The sugarbeet harvest pace is close to normal in west-central Minnesota. Jerry Trotter with the Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative says the pre-pile process was slightly delayed. “By two weeks this year, that was largely due to the projected crop size. And so far it has gone as expected.” He tells Brownfield it looks to…… Continue Reading
Elle King Is Back Together With Her Son’s Dad, Dan Tooker
King and her one-time fiancé Dan Tooker are giving their relationship another shot. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Broiler hatchery holds higher trend
Broiler sets and placements continue to move above year ago levels. The USDA says 237.473 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, dropping 6.427 million on the week, but that was also up 3% on the year, continuing to point to a year-over-year gain in production. Average hatchability was unchanged at 79.7%. Placements of broiler-type…… Continue Reading
Considering less fall tillage
A carbon specialist wants farmers to consider doing less fall tillage. Clay Craighton with Agoro Carbon Alliance says depending on certain circumstances and soil types, tillage is necessary. “But do we need to do it to the extent that we normally did is the question. Where we used to field cultivate, could a vertical till…… Continue Reading
