The latest in drone technology at FPS25

The latest in drone technology was on display at the 2025 Farm Progress Show. Lukas Cook, CEO of Kelly-Hills Unmanned Systems, discussed how they’re helping bring the tech to farmers. AUDIO: Lukas Cook – Kelly-Hills The post The latest in drone technology at FPS25 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     … Continue Reading

Corn and soybeans slide on crop expectations

Soybeans were under pressure as the market continues to monitor demand.  November contracts were 9 and 1/2 lower at $10.31 and 1/2.  Traders are looking for any sign of a possible announced trade agreement with China.  There still hasn’t been a soybean purchase from the country for the 2025-2026 Marketing year and it could be…… Continue Reading

Diseases like southern rust could complicate corn harvest

Heavy disease pressure could complicate grain harvest for corn farmers this fall. Doug Houser with Iowa State University Extension suggests the amount of southern rust and other leaf diseases is alarming. “This is unprecedented. I’ve seen it in the past, but this year it’s really taken a toll in a lot of areas.” He tells…… Continue Reading

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 03, 2025

Dec. corn $4.18 and down 05 centsNov. soybeans $10.31 and 1/2 down 9 and ½ centsOct. soybean meal $277.60 down $.70Oct. soybean oil 51.44 down 87 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.22 down 6  and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle $238.32 down $1.20Oct. feeder cattle $361.50 down $2.20Oct. lean hogs $93.82 down $1.72Oct. Class III milk closed at…… Continue Reading

Cattle, hog futures lower at midweek

Cattle, hog futures lower at midweek

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower, waiting on direct business to develop.  October live cattle closed $1.20 lower at $238.32 and December live cattle closed $.90 lower at $240.25.  October feeder cattle closed $2.20 lower at $361.50 and November feeder cattle closed $2.40 lower at $361.07.  There was a light…… Continue Reading

Iowa-based Landus names new CEO

Iowa’s largest farmer-owned cooperative has named a new CEO. Landus announced Eric Heismeyer will join the organization, effective September 3rd. In a statement, Landus says Heismeyer brings a wealth of experience from some of the world’s most respected agribusinesses, including Bunge and Archer Daniels Midland, where he held senior leadership roles in operations, commercial strategy,…… Continue Reading

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