Strained grain storage capacity expected

A senior grain analyst with Terrain says grain storage capacity will be strained if the U.S. produces the large corn and soybean crops USDA is forecasting. Marc Rosenbohm tells Brownfield there’s not enough permanent on-farm and commercial storage across the Midwest and Delta. “Across a lot of the Plains states like Kansas and even in…… Continue Reading

Eastern MO farmer expects variable corn crop

A farmer in eastern Missouri says he’s expecting variable corn at harvest. Jim Boerding, who farms in St. Charles County, tells Brownfield “there’s a lot of wet holes out there. There will be really good spots and other spots will be weaker, because they were standing in water. It’s hard to tell how the crop…… Continue Reading

“Pocket” in SW Minnesota ripe for big yields

A southwest Minnesota farmer is optimistic about corn and soybean yields with harvest about a month away. Bryan Biegler farms near Lake Wilson. “Our crops are looking really well, I don’t know if could get much more of an ideal growing season than what we’ve had. I know there are a lot of places that…… Continue Reading

Soybeans lower to start the week

Soybeans were lower amid ongoing uncertainties around demand.  November beans closed 13 and 1/2 cents lower on Tuesday at $10.41.  The market remains concerned about trade and tariffs.  China still has yet to make a soybean purchase for the 2025-2026 marketing year.  The trade is monitoring weather and crop conditions.  According to the USDA’s latest…… Continue Reading

Wisconsin crops look good, despite weed and disease challenges

Wisconsin crops continue to look good, despite battles with weeds and diseases. Darin Von Ruden, Wisconsin’s Farmers Union President says he and his neighbors have been focused on harvesting hay. “We’re about finished up with third crop on the home farm and some of the larger dairies down around here have put their fourth crop…… Continue Reading

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