Conservation cutting costs

A north central Illinois farmer says conservation practices on his operation are helping the environment and his bottom line. David Isermann, who’s implemented practices like strip-till and no-till on his LaSalle County farm for over two decades, says soil health and water quality improvements aren’t the only benefits he’s seen. “It’s saved a lot of…… Continue Reading

Another round of weather pressure for soybeans, corn

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The USDA’s national crop rating improved over the past week and development is running very close to normal, on average. There are some areas of concern, but for now, the trade’s expecting a big crop while continuing to monitor forecasts for August and September. The trade’s waiting…… Continue Reading

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 29, 2025

Sep. corn closed at $3.89 and 1/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsAug. soybeans closed at $9.81 and 3/4, down 7 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $261.70, down $3.20Aug. soybean oil closed at 57.54, up 99 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.29 and 3/4, down 8 and 3/4 centsAug. live cattle closed at $229.72, up $1.85Aug. feeder…… Continue Reading

More young cattle farmers needed, Iowa producer says

A west-central Iowa livestock producer says he’d like to see more young farmers getting involved in the cattle industry. Justin Robbins with Robbins Land and Cattle tells Brownfield, “We need more producers that are younger. I hope they could have gotten in before (cattle prices) got high, or if they got in while it’s high…… Continue Reading

Getting the most out of fungicide applications

A Dekalb ASGROW technical agronomist says now is the time for growers to make fungicide applications.  Megan Taylor says the conditions have been right for disease development. “We have tar spot and we also have southern rust,” she says. “I think southern rust is a more immediate risk. Tar spot is more of a long…… Continue Reading

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