U.S. dry pea, lentil, chickpea, and dry bean industries are coming together with a new focus and more unified identity. Tim McGreevy is the CEO of USA Pulses, formerly known as the USA Dry Pea and Lentil Association. “As a unified group, we need to make a lot bigger investments in research,” he shares. “We need…… Continue Reading
Ag economist: wait and see grain marketing approach can work
An extension ag economist says a wait-and-see approach to grain marketing isn’t always a bad thing. “It really depends on the structure of the farm and the farmer.” Chad Hart with Iowa State University says the strategy can work if farmers can store the crop into next winter or spring, waiting for a seasonal bump…… Continue Reading
Crop diseases keep custom applicators busy
Crop disease pressure is keeping a custom applicator in eastern Iowa busy. Cole Deklotz owns R & R Ag Service and says 2025 has turned into one of the wettest years in recent memory, with northern corn leaf blight reappearing. “The past few years, tar spot has been on everyone’s radar. Everyone wants to talk…… Continue Reading
Looking for new ways to grow corn demand
A farmer director with the National Corn Growers Association says producers need additional markets for their crop. J.R. Roesner says a federal fix for nationwide, year-round E-15 is the first step. “We then have to push towards higher blends of ethanol into that 20 to 30 percent range,” he says. “Farmers are very good at…… Continue Reading
Live cattle mixed and feeders were higher, lean hog futures mixed
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed and feeders were higher, preparing for widespread direct business, along with Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed and Cattle Inventory reports. Live cattle did take a partial cue from the mixed midday boxed beef, while feeders had some support from the lower move in corn. August live…… Continue Reading
The Alamo Now Owns a Part of This 80’s Cult Classic Film
Fans will be ecstatic to see this thing! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 22, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.99 and 1/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsAug. soybeans closed at $10.10 and 1/4, down 4 and 3/4 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $273.80, up $3.30Aug. soybean oil closed at 55.63, down 44 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.49 and 1/2, up 7 and 1/4 centsAug. live cattle closed at $224.97, down…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn droop on crop expectations
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling after a two-sided session. The USDA’s national crop rating dipped, but is steady with last year, and development is close to average. At least for now, that adds up to the trade expecting a very large U.S. crop in 2025. Forecasts into early August generally look…… Continue Reading
U.S. milk production up again in June
Milk production continues to grow. USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service says June milk production in the 24 major producing states rose 3.4% over last year to 18.5 billion pounds. USDA also revised the May report to show production rose 2.4% year-over-year to 19.3 billion pounds. Production per cow in the 24 major dairy states averaged…… Continue Reading
The Coolest Cars of the 1980s: Iconic Rides That Defined a Decade
From famous rides like Magnum P.I.’s Ferrari and Hall & Oates’ Fiero (yes, really) to the everyday cars you learned to drive in, ’80s cars were all about style, comfort and pure cool factor. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
