Cody Idol’s all-time favorite whitetail bucks

On this episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brent Barnett sits down with antler collector and whitetail enthusiast Cody Idol. They discuss some of the biggest bucks ever harvested and some of the biggest sheds that have ever been found. The post Cody Idol’s all-time favorite whitetail bucks appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     Continue Reading

Soybeans, corn, wheat end week on a down note

Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, unable to follow through on early gains, and finishing the week mixed. Soybeans continued to watch weather in key U.S. growing areas. Most of the region is expected to see hotter temperatures over the next several days, but it could be beneficial to these early development…Continue Reading

RMA yield numbers mean payments for many producers

A professor of farm management at the University of Illinois says many farmers that took the Enhanced (ECO) or Supplemental (SCO) Coverage Options on crop insurance in 2024 will see payments. Gary Schnitkey says county corn and soybean yield data released by the Risk Management Agency (RMA) will trigger payments in specific areas of the…Continue Reading

Cattle futures lower to end the week

Cattle futures lower to end the week

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower, pressured by the weakness in cash business ahead of Friday’s On Feed report.  August live cattle closed $1.85 lower at $209.82 and October live cattle closed $1.87 lower at $207.35.  August feeder cattle closed $1.72 lower at $302.45 and September feeder cattle closed $1.57…Continue Reading

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 20, 2025

Jul. corn closed at $4.28 and 3/4, down 4 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.68, down 6 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $284.10, down 80 centsJul. soybean oil closed at 54.47, down 30 pointsJul. wheat closed at $5.67 and 3/4, down 6 and 1/2 centsAug. live cattle closed at $209.82, down $1.85Aug.…Continue Reading

Watch cattle for signs of heat stress

An extension beef veterinarian encourages cattle producers to monitor livestock during the current heatwave. Grant Dewell with Iowa State University says most cattle in the Midwest are bred for cooler climates. “So anytime it gets above 75, 80 degrees, they’re dealing some with heat stress.  And when it gets up to 95 to 100 (degrees),…Continue Reading

Building international trade relationships for the US wheat industry

Ohio Corn and Wheat’s director of market development says continuing to expand international trade relationships could benefit the U.S. wheat industry. Wendy Osborn says the quality of U.S. wheat sets it apart from other competitors on the global market. “With a plentiful supply and a great wheat crop, we produce more than what we can…Continue Reading

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