Minnesota farmers are playing catchup after a slower than normal start to harvest. Noah Hultgren grows corn, soybeans, sugarbeets, and edible beans near Raymond in the west-central part of the state. “Busy week this last week, it was dry and warm. Which is good. We were able to get started on our edible beans, typically…… Continue Reading
Mixed harvest in Missouri: heat impacts soybeans, rice and corn
Some Missouri farmers say the heat has taken a toll on the crops that are being harvested. In northeast Missouri, Drew Lock says it was dry at pod fill for the soybeans, but yields are better than expected. “The seed size is very small. Moisture is, I’ve already seen soybeans at sub-11 percent, down into…… Continue Reading
Iowa corn harvest slightly ahead of schedule, soybeans trail
Harvest is gaining momentum across Iowa. USDA’s latest weekly crop update shows soybeans running about three days behind the five-year average at 17 percent harvested. Corn harvest is slightly ahead of normal at 15 percent. In southwest Iowa, farmer Lee Brooke says about a third of his soybean crop is harvested and he’s combined about…… Continue Reading
Slight rain delays provide bump to Michigan soil moisture levels
The head of Cooperative Elevator says the start of dry bean harvest hasn’t been ideal. Scott Gordon tells Brownfield about 40 percent of their expected crop has been harvested. “It’s been a lot of hurry up and waiting with regards to some rains and some not ideal harvest conditions,” he shares. Gordon says harvest is…… Continue Reading
Suzy Qs Make A Comeback With A Recipe Fans Love
After a rollercoaster ride of comebacks, Suzy Qs are back in the snack aisle, stirring up sweet nostalgia and some passionate opinions. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Soybeans dip on slower demand, corn, wheat finish Monday mixed
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, but most months did close above support. The trade was expecting the USDA to report solid harvest progress in the weekly update, out after the close. The USDA says 19% of U.S. beans are harvested, compared to the five-year average of 20% because of last week’s rain,…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures lower, lean hogs mixed
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle ended up and down day lower, with contracts unable to follow through on their early firmness. The boxed beef market has lost a lot of ground recently, a sign that domestic consumers are probably buying less beef. October live was down $.47 at $231.32 and December…… Continue Reading
Dry week lends to Wisconsin harvest progress
A dry week and above average temperatures led to a lot of harvesting in Wisconsin last week. USDA reporters say corn silage, apples, and vegetables were leaving the fields and orchards in the week ending Sunday. Just north of the Wisconsin-Illinois line, Doug Rebout says corn silage is about done in his neighborhood, and he’s…… Continue Reading
Central Illinois farmer reports strong soybean yields so far
A central Illinois farmer says harvest conditions have been favorable. “We’re about a third of the way done on soybeans and just getting a good start on corn.” Jeff Scott, who farms in Christian County, says his April-planted soybeans have performed well. “Way above our expectations and better than any beans we cut last year…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 29, 2025
Dec. corn $4.21 and 1/2, down 1/2 centNov. soybeans $10.10 and 1/2, down 3 and 1/4 centsOct. soybean meal $268.10, down 70 centsOct. soybean oil 49.11, down 49 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.19 and 1/2, down 1/4 centOct. live cattle $231.32, down 47 centsOct. feeder cattle $356.20, down 80 centsOct. lean hogs $101.15, down 35 centsOct.…… Continue Reading
