Pre-side dress nitrate test study

A new study aims to help Minnesota farmers improve nitrogen efficiency. University of Minnesota researcher Emerson Souza says they are updating the pre-side dress nitrate test to account for growers in the state. “We saw that we are going to need a lot of collaboration because we need data to conduct a study like that.”…… Continue Reading

Rural bankers pessimistic about economic growth

The latest Rural Mainstreet Index found that lower farm commodity prices have pushed bank loans to a record high. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says the July survey of rural bank CEOs revealed some concerns about farmer profitability. “We asked the bankers what the number one issue facing their local economy is. By far it…… Continue Reading

Favorable corn crop across Iowa, agronomist says

An agronomist with Brevant Seeds says weather conditions have been mostly favorable for Iowa corn farmers. John Long tells Brownfield the state has received adequate amounts of moisture for pollination. “Cool nights with plentiful moisture,” he said. “It’s a tremendous looking crop right now. As of right now, I would tell you in my 33…… Continue Reading

Dairy herd, milk production growing

A dairy economist says herd size and milk production are growing. Corey Geiger with CoBank tells Brownfield, “It’s growing because dairy farmers are culling less dairy cows.” Geiger says that means milk margins are favorable for most producers.  He says if you look at the past 96 weeks, dairy farmers have collectively culled 700-thousand fewer…… Continue Reading

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 17, 2025

Sep. corn closed at $4.02, down 3 and 1/4 centsAug. soybeans closed at $10.21 and 1/2, up 8 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $268.70, up 30 centsAug. soybean oil closed at 56.22, up 140 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.33 and 1/2, down 7 and 3/4 centsAug. live cattle closed at $223.67, down 22 centsAug. feeder…… Continue Reading

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