Jul. corn closed at $4.47, down 4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.51 and 3/4, up 3 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $296.40, up $2.70Jul. soybean oil closed at 48.39, down 54 pointsJul. wheat closed at $5.34, up 3 and 3/4 centsJun. live cattle closed at $215.52, up $1.60Aug. feeder cattle closed at $299.92,…… Continue Reading
Wheat research increasing production; funding critical
A small grains breeder at the University of Illinois says new studies show investment into wheat research is paying off. Dr. Jessica Rutkoski says modern wheat varieties are improving. “We’re every year getting better and better and through our breeding efforts the yield has been improving within our program by half a bushel per acre…… Continue Reading
Scout for signs of wheat diseases
A plant pathologist says farmers need to keep an eye on winter wheat as heads emerge. Dr. Damon Smith with the University of Wisconsin tells Brownfield the fungus that causes head scab likes moisture and warmer temperatures, which are in the weather forecast. “I think folks should really be out scouting, looking at that anthesis.…… Continue Reading
Wheat rises on condition concerns, lower dollar
Soybeans were mixed, adjusting spreads. U.S. planting conditions look good overall but continue to generally favor the Midwest over most southern growing areas. Still, that soil moisture will be welcome in the bulk of the U.S. soybean growing region, with many forecasts calling for a hot, dry summer. Commodities are also monitoring recent legal actions…… Continue Reading
Iowa’s first-ever B99 biodiesel pump open for business
Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield A fuel retailer in Iowa has opened the state’s first B99 biodiesel pump. Dave Walton with the Iowa Soybean Association says the arrival of a B99 pump at Pilot’s Des Moines Travel Center in Urbandale is a major milestone in clean fuels innovation. “It’s the lowest carbon fuel that’s out there…… Continue Reading
Final planting dates quickly approaching for Eastern Corn Belt states
With rain delays slowing planting progress in the Eastern Corn Belt, an insurance specialist says key crop insurance deadlines are approaching. Jason Williamson, with Ohio-based Williamson Crop Insurance, says the final planting date for most areas in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan is June 5th for corn and June 20th for soybeans. “The final plant date is just the…… Continue Reading
Dolly Parton ‘Truly Believes’ She’ll See Her Late Husband Again
The country legend opens up about how her faith is a source of comfort as she mourns the death of Carl Dean, her husband of nearly six decades. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Michigan Sugar plants SEEDs of positivity
The Michigan Sugar Company is taking a new approach to planting seeds across local communities. Community Relations Manager Tyler Kring tells Brownfield, “Much like our growers plant seeds every spring to grow that crop, we’re planting seeds in our community to grow change and promote economic growth. “Supporting agriculture, empowering youth, eliminating hunger, developing workforce…… Continue Reading
Ethanol production rises as supply hits 2025 low
U.S. ethanol production moved to a two-month high last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.056 million barrels per day, up 20,000 on the week as more plants ended seasonal maintenance, but down 12,000 on the year. Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development says operating margins for the average…… Continue Reading
How Is Phil Robertson’s Wife Miss Kay Is Doing Since His Death
Miss Kay has been battling her own health issues. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
