Scout corn pre-harvest for standability concerns

A group of Illinois agronomists say farmers should be scouting their corn fields this harvest season for stalk quality issues. Lance Tarochione, field agronomist in northwest Illinois with Bayer, says physics are not on the side of the corn plant. “I’m always worried about stalk quality in corn, even if there’s not a problem.”  He…… Continue Reading

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 18, 2024

Dec. corn closed at $4.12 and 3/4, up 1/4 centNov. soybeans closed at $10.14, up 8 centsOct. soybean meal closed at $317.90, down 10 centsOct. soybean oil closed at 40.99, up 44 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.75 and 3/4, unchangedOct. live cattle closed at $178.30, down 50 centsOct. feeder cattle closed at $239.95, down 80…… Continue Reading

Iowa farmer stresses on-farm, roadway safety

A central Iowa farmer says safety is his biggest priority on the farm, especially during harvest season. Corey Goodhue farms near Carlisle and serves on the board of directors for the Iowa Soybean Association. “Harvest can feel like a mad rush at times with long hours,” he said. “I think it’s real important as we…… Continue Reading

Under Secretary Taylor: Ag trade remains a priority for Biden admin

The USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says ag trade has been a priority for the Biden administration in 2024. Alexis Taylor tells Brownfield the agency has focused on market diversification. “Sixty percent of our food and agricultural exports go to our top four markets,” she said. “That’s why we created the…… Continue Reading

Soybeans up, watching harvest results

Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. The trade’s watching early harvest activity, with mixed results in some key growing areas. That followed a stretch of drier than normal weather with high temperatures in parts of the region, which evidently impacted yield. Drought is an early concern in portions of Brazil. That could widen…… Continue Reading

“Average” sugarbeet crop in west-central and southern Minnesota

The sugarbeet harvest pace is close to normal in west-central Minnesota. Jerry Trotter with the Southern Minnesota Beet Sugar Cooperative says the pre-pile process was slightly delayed. “By two weeks this year, that was largely due to the projected crop size. And so far it has gone as expected.” He tells Brownfield it looks to…… Continue Reading

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