Vetter: new trade deals take time

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says the U.S. is talking to dozens of countries following last month’s tariff announcements, but a former chief ag negotiator says new trade deals take time. Darci Vetter says it takes a lot of prep work before the countries come to the negotiating table to work through trade deals. “Having…… Continue Reading

Corn Belt farmers embrace a season without over-the-top dicamba

U.S. soybean and cotton farmers are taking a different approach to weed management as the U.S. EPA reviews three over-the-top dicamba products. Jordan Bredehoft from Lafayette County, Missouri says it’s his first year using Enlist and Liberty to control waterhemp in soybeans. He tells Brownfield he will miss over-the-top dicamba. “That post, over-the-top application really…… Continue Reading

Flooded fields could result in fewer cotton acres

Northeast Arkansas farmer Nathan Reed says waterlogged fields from last month’s floods will encourage some Delta farmers to plant fewer cotton acres this spring. “We’ve got some fields that are still a few weeks off from planting,” he says. “It seems like even the fields that aren’t flooded, we get a few good rains and…… Continue Reading

Minnesota farmer dials in crop fertility plan

A southeast Minnesota farmer is dialing in his crop fertility plan. Ed McNamara of Goodhue says nitrogen continues to provide a good return on investment. “Where we’re putting a little bit down pre before we hit it with the field cultivator, and then come in with a second shot at you know V5.” The corn…… Continue Reading

A good, early spring in South Dakota

South Dakota farmer Jason Frerichs says the early spring is a win for area farmers. “It was almost too good to be true,” he says. “The forecast didn’t look bad, there wasn’t any snow and it doesn’t look like it’s too cold or wet, so we just got going.” Frerichs says corn and soybeans have…… Continue Reading

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 2, 2025

Jul. corn closed at $4.69, down 3 and 1/4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.558, up 7 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $296.90, up $2.60Jul. soybean oil closed at 49.43, down 27 pointsJul. wheat closed at $5.43, up 12 centsJun. live cattle closed at $211.10, up $1.45Aug. feeder cattle closed at $296.95, up $2.45Jun.…… Continue Reading

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