He wasn’t the one who ended the interview, sources say. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures lower ahead of direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on technical selling. August live cattle closed $3.12 lower at $210.75 and October live cattle closed $2.37 lower at $207.80. August feeder cattle closed $4.65 lower at $306.02 and September feeder cattle closed $4.97 lower at $305.65. Direct cash cattle trade activity was quiet…… Continue Reading
Yield efficiency key to profitability
An ag economist with the University of Missouri says a key to profitability in 2025 for many row crop farmers will be protecting yield. Ben Brown says depressed prices and elevated costs make every bushel matter. “Generally speaking, you know farm income is going to take a sizable hit in 2026.” He says, “Certainly it’s…… Continue Reading
MO corn is tasseling and soybeans getting bigger
A farmer in northeast Missouri says corn is starting to tassel and the soybeans are getting bigger. “This heat and moisture are starting to turn the crops around and they look pretty good.” Drew Lock says it’s warmer than he’d like for corn pollination, but there’s plenty of moisture in the soil to offset any…… Continue Reading
Mixed crops in Missouri Bootheel
Aaron Porter, a farmer in southeast Missouri, says the crops are mixed as July begins. “Some corn looks good and some corn looks stressed, a little yellow,” he says. “Some soybeans look good and other soybeans have been replanted. And the cotton is taking off finally after a week of warmer, dry conditions.” He says…… Continue Reading
Conditions favorable for disease pressure in north Iowa
A north Iowa corn and soybean farmer is concerned weather conditions are favorable for disease pressure. Chris Edgington of Saint Ansgar says June was wetter than normal. “Soybeans especially do not like wet feet, and they’ve got wet feet and they’re going to keep wet feet. So there will be some disease challenges.” He tells…… Continue Reading
Precision Conservation Management comes to Missouri
A program that helps farmers reduce nitrogen loss is now available in northern Missouri. Precision Conservation Management is a farm-service program, created by the Illinois Corn Growers Association, and designed to help farmers understand the costs and benefits of conservation practices. Landon Anderson is a conservation specialist with PCM. “We want to understand how conservation…… Continue Reading
Minnesota farmer making room for new crop
A southwest Minnesota farmer is making room for his 2025 crop. Brewster corn and soybean grower Chris Hill tells Brownfield his focus is shifting from postemergence herbicide applications to cleaning out grain bins. “Getting ready for the next crop.” He spoke to Brownfield while loading grain for delivery Tuesday. “For the most part it’s all…… Continue Reading
Wheat sees modestly higher finish
Soybeans were mostly firm. The USDA’s national crop rating held, and near-term development conditions remain mostly favorable, putting some early pressure on contracts. There was some help from a higher move in bean oil on biofuel demand expectations. The USDA confirmed a record soybean crush in May at 204 million bushels, up 2 million on…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 1, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $4.06, down 3/4 centAug. soybeans closed at $10.29 and 3/4, unchangedAug. soybean meal closed at $273.70, down $2.10Aug. soybean oil closed at 53.66, up 101 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.49, up 10 and 3/4 centsAug. live cattle closed at $210.75, down $3.12Aug. feeder cattle closed at $306.02, down $4.65Aug. lean hogs…… Continue Reading
