Oilseed crops have been variable this fall for two western Minnesota farmers. Dan Younggren, who farms in Kittson County, tells Brownfield “we thought it would be a crop with a yield of 50 bushels/acre, plus, but it ended up being a crop in the low-to-mid 40 bushels/acre. It’s not a bad crop, but we were…… Continue Reading
Arkansas farmer reports exceptional corn yields despite tassel wrap losses
A farmer in northeast Arkansas says most of the corn has been exceptional as harvest continues. Tommy Young says yields have been above 200 bushels/acre on two-thirds of the crop and the rest of it was impacted by tassel wrap. “There were about 500 to 600 acres that experienced tassel wrap,” he says. “It knocked…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn mixed, watching harvest, waiting for trade news
Soybeans were mixed, unable to follow through on the firm start to the session. Beans are waiting for more on potential trade aid for farmers, in addition to the planned tariff talks with China. That trade announcement was expected to be Tuesday, but there are some questions about that, and President Trump and President Xi…… Continue Reading
Harvest fires spark across Midwest as dry, windy conditions fuel danger
Dry fields, low humidity, high winds, and hot farm equipment have been causing harvest fires across the Midwest. Paul Casper in Kingsbury County, South Dakota says there have been at least six combine fires in his county since last Thursday. “There were two of them that required local fire departments from neighboring towns because the…… Continue Reading
Dryness trimmed yields, but soybeans still among best ever for South Dakota farmer
Chet Edinger, a farmer in southeast South Dakota, says the hot, dry weather is taking the top end off corn and soybean yields. “We probably lost anywhere from three to four percent of our yield due to moisture evaporation,” says Edinger. “The beans are coming out between eight to 10 percent moisture.” But even with…… Continue Reading
Good yield helps Wisconsin farmer make up for bad prices
A Wisconsin farmer is grateful for this year’s nearly-perfect growing conditions and surprisingly good soybean yields. Steve Duwe farms near Johnson Creek, and tells Brownfield this has been an exceptional year for soybeans. “My longterm soybean average is usually is up to 55 (bushels per acre) or a little better over all of the past…… Continue Reading
A little moisture makes all the difference at harvest
A farmer in southeast Missouri says a little moisture makes all the difference at harvest. Patrick Seyer in Scott County says the soybeans needed the recent rains. “We cut some on Saturday and they were running at 13 percent moisture. Two days earlier, the soybeans were at 9 percent moisture.” Seyer says there’s more rain…… Continue Reading
Live cattle and lean hog futures higher on Monday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher, with feeders in the lead on supply tightness, offsetting some of the bearishness from the recent direct business. There was also support from the higher midday move in beef. December live was up $2.17 at $236.67 and February was $2.80 higher at…… Continue Reading
Illinois Ag Director: Tariffs driving up input costs, squeezing farmers’ margins
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says federal trade policy is adding an unnecessary burden on farmers. “We’re in an economic crisis right now.” Jerry Costello says tariffs are driving elevated input costs even higher. “The tax or tariff on nitrogen has gone up 10%, on ag machinery it has gone up 13%.” …… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 6, 2025
Dec. corn $4.21 and 3/4, up 2 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.17 and 3/4, down 1/4 centDec. soybean meal $277.10, down $1.50Dec. soybean oil 50.38, up 33 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.12 and 3/4, down 2 and 1/2 centsDec. live cattle $236.67, up $2.17Nov. feeder cattle $360.80, up $5.37Dec. lean hogs $87.27, down 2 centsNov. Class…… Continue Reading
