Missouri farmers have differing plans for moving old crop grain ahead of what’s expected to be a good harvest this fall. Cass County farmer Matt Moreland says he’s got a lot of old crop corn left in the bin to sell. “You’re supposed to be rewarded if you store your stuff. This is the furthest…… Continue Reading

Members of the Illinois Wheat Association (IWA) are circulating petitions to institute a wheat checkoff in the state. Don Guinnip, with IWA, who farms in Marshall & Clark County, says they’re proposing a penny-and-a-half checkoff per bushel of wheat sold. “Right now, the Wheat Association is supported by dues, and by contributions from the flour…… Continue Reading

September feeder cattle futures have dropped nearly $18 in the past two weeks.  University of Missouri’s Scott Brown says supply fundamentals haven’t changed. “We have to continue to watch what’s happening on the demand side of the equation in terms of the weakness that we’re seeing,” he says. He tells Brownfield there have been concerns…… Continue Reading

The USDA tightened the balance sheets for corn and wheat while raising ending stocks for soybeans. Corn carryout is pegged at 2.073 billion bushels, a cut of 26 million from July, but still potentially 206 million larger than last marketing year, with a higher production estimate and lower food, seed, and industrial use canceled out…… Continue Reading