At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, watching direct business. October live cattle closed $2.72 higher and December live cattle closed $2.17 higher at $240.77. September feeder cattle closed $2.97 higher at $364.77 and October feeder cattle closed $2.95 higher at $364.47. It was pretty quiet Friday for direct cash cattle…… Continue Reading
Sep. corn closed at $3.98, up 12 and 1/2 centsSep. soybeans closed at $10.36 and 3/4, up 8 and 1/2 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $283.60, down $2.70Sep. soybean oil closed at 51.47, down 28 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.18, up 7 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle closed at $239.65, up $2.72Sep. feeder cattle closed…… Continue Reading
Kathryn Ruddy, global & U.S. herbicide lead for UPL, told Brownfield at the 2025 Farm Progress Show that the company has received EPA approval for INTRAVA DX herbicide for use in corn as a pre-emergent weed control solution. AUDIO: Kathryn Ruddy – UPL The post UPL announces approval for new corn herbicide at FPS25 appeared…… Continue Reading
The Corn Marketing Program of Michigan expects yields in the state to fall below USDA’s estimate this year. Research and Agronomy Director Kristin Poley tells Brownfield the annual Between the Rows crop tour completed nearly 380 yield checks across 36 counties. “For the first time in at least eight years, we don’t have a single…… Continue Reading
The president of Iowa Corn says he hopes the ethanol tariff dispute with Brazil gets resolved sooner rather than later. Stu Swanson tells Brownfield he’s optimistic about a fair resolution for Brazil’s 18% tariff on U.S. ethanol imports. “We’ve got conversations between the governments here in the U.S. and Brazil. I think we can find…… Continue Reading
A southeast Iowa soybean farmer says he’s concerned about the lack of soy purchases from China. Tom Adam, who also serves as president-elect of the Iowa Soybean Association, says China typically buys nearly 25% of the country’s production. “It weighs on the markets and it weighs on everybody’s mind right now,” he said. “We can’t…… Continue Reading
An economist with Creighton University says he’s concerned about the outlook for net farm incomes. Ernie Goss tells Brownfield that’s due to a number of factors. “The tariffs are having an impact. But also look at the trade numbers. If you look at agricultural exports and livestock, this year compared to last year is down…… Continue Reading
Pusser’s story was turned into several films, including one starring the Rock in 2004. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Nathan Kramer, global product marketing manager for John Deere, tells Brownfield the company introduced several advancements in harvesting capabilities at the 2025 Farm Progress Show. AUDIO: Nathan Kramer – John Deere Dave Mulder, product marketing manager for sprayers and application equipment, says the company’s See & Spray technology continues to bring both financial and environmental…… Continue Reading
Mike Schlitt, strategic marketing manager with Precision Planting, says the company is focused on increasing farmer efficiency at this year’s Farm Progress Show while also demonstrating the latest in autonomous tractor technology. AUDIO: Mike Schlitt – Precision Planting Andy Bollock, product owner of FarmENGAGE for the company, says they’re also improving convenience when it comes…… Continue Reading
