Relatively good soybean yields in central Iowa

A west-central Iowa farmer is pleased with soybean yields. Brent Johnson is from Calhoun County. “Wrapped up beans last week, had a really good year. Yields in this part of the state were very good considering it’s kind of hard to grow soybeans in the Des Moines lobe sometimes.” He tells Brownfield corn harvest is…… Continue Reading

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 10, 2024

Dec. corn closed at $4.18 and 1/2, down 2 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans closed at $10.14 and 3/4, down 5 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $316.10, down $5.10Dec. soybean oil closed at 43.76, up 70 pointsDec. wheat closed at $6.03 and 3/4, up 4 and 3/4 centsDec. live cattle closed at $188.27, up…… Continue Reading

Examining economic impact of rural ports

The director of the Illinois Institute of Rural Affairs says new research shows that rural inland ports, like the Corn Belt Ports initiative, can be drivers of economic development. Dr. Chris Merrett says developing related business clusters is key to growth. “You know Silicon Valley, right?”  He says, “We do have people who are competitors,…… Continue Reading

Hurricane Helene leaves behind pod shatter and pod sprouting in Ohio soybeans

A soybean and small grains agronomist at Ohio State University says Hurricane Helene brought additional challenges to an already difficult growing season. Laura Lindsey tells Brownfield… “Farmers who were not able to harvest prior to Hurricane Helene’s rainfall faced problems with pod shatter and also sprouting. So, these beans, when they got rewetted, were sprouting…… Continue Reading

Iowa farmer says yields have been a pleasant surprise

A southwest Iowa farmer says he’s making good progress on his 2024 harvest. Duane Aistrope raises corn and soybeans near Randolph. “We’ve done two fields of corn early on and then we’ve been on beans ever since then. We’re down to just over 250 acres of beans left. Things have been running pretty smooth.” He…… Continue Reading

Under Secretary Taylor comments on upcoming GM corn panel decision

The USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says she’s optimistic about an upcoming panel decision on Mexico’s ban on genetically modified corn imports. Alexis Taylor tells Brownfield, “We know and believe quite strongly the science is on our side. I think we’re on track to have that panel decision very soon.” She…… Continue Reading

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