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Researchers developing first virtual replica corn field

Researchers at three universities have partnered on a project to create a digital replica corn field to help guide how crops develop and perform. On this week’s episode, we’ll hear from James Schnable at the University of Nebraska about a collaboration with researchers at...

Ag groups concerned about Trump tariff threats

Some farmers and farm groups are concerned proposed tariffs would devastate agriculture and rural communities. On a call with reporters Wednesday, Minnesota Farmers Union president Gary Wertish said this is an opportune time to discuss the impact of former President Trump’s campaign promise to...

A choppy sugarbeet harvest in NW Minnesota

A famer in northwest Minnesota says the warmer than usual temperatures have made sugarbeet harvest progress choppier than usual. “Every time it gets too warm, we’re shutting down for afternoons or three-day stretches.” Kevin Capistran from Polk County says beet harvest is nearing the...

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 16, 2024

Dec. corn closed at $4.04 and 3/4, up 3 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans closed at $9.80, down 11 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $313.70, up $1.90Dec. soybean oil closed at 41.68, down 77 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.85, up 5 and 1/2 centsDec. live...

Cattle futures fall at midweek

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly lower ahead of the week’s direct business.  Feeders were lower, pressured by the higher move in corn.  December live cattle closed $.07 higher at $186.60 and February lives closed $.42 lower at $186.97.  November feeder...

Corn and wheat move higher while soybeans continue slide

Soybeans started the day with higher prices but fell off early on and ended lower for the fifth consecutive day.  The market continues to be under the pressure of expectations that this soybean crop is going to be very large and improved weather in...

MO District Court issues county ruling for Grain Belt Express

Attorney Brent Haden, from mid-Missouri, says he’s disappointed about a recent ruling on Grain Belt Express electric transmission lines. Missouri’s Western District Court of Appeals ruled on Tuesday the Chariton County Commission cannot block the construction of project’s transmission lines by refusing to cross...

Agronomist discusses extremely fast harvest pace

An extension agronomist says the pace of the 2024 harvest is one of the quickest she’s ever experienced. Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University says farmers haven’t had to deal with any challenging weather conditions. “I’m not sure I can remember (a harvest) where...

Poor timing of low Mississippi River levels

An ag transportation expert says water level issues along the Mississippi River are occurring at a bad time. Mike Steenhoek, executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition, says, “At a time of the year when we want our transportation system to be operating at...