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FFA members are living to serve this week

Thursday, October 24

Thousands of FFA members are volunteering at 27 different locations throughout the Indianapolis area during the National FFA Organization’s Days of Service. Logan Everett coordinates the program and hopes students take advantage of serving in their local communities. “We want to provide them with the... Read More.

Seasonable weather for most; new shower activity breaks out on the northern Plains

Thursday, October 24

Across the Corn Belt, some Midwestern locations that reported less than one-tenth of an inch of rain in September—including Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, and Norfolk, Nebraska—also received less than one-tenth of an inch from October 1-22. On October 20, topsoil moisture was rated more than... Read More.

Learfield Ag Director honored during 97th National FFA Convention & Expo

Thursday, October 24

INDIANAPOLIS (October 23, 2024/National FFA Organization) – Cyndi Young-Puyear of Jamestown, Missouri, has been selected to receive the Honorary American FFA Degree at the 97th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis, Oct. 23-26. This award is given to those who advance agricultural education... Read More.

Windy, unseasonably mild, warm weather ahead for the Heartland; a much wetter pattern

Thursday, October 24

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures in the central and eastern U.S., while cooler-than-normal conditions will cover the West. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation across most of the country should contrast with drier-than-normal weather in the... Read More.

Bayer seed production facility not concerned about supply despite challenging growing season

Wednesday, October 23

A regional soybean processing facility is not concerned about seed supplies for 2025 despite a difficult growing season. Dan Wertish is the site manager for the Bayer Commercial Soybean Production plant near Redwood Falls, Minnesota, which packages nearly 3 million seed bags that get... Read More.

Agronomist says fall is a good time for tillage

Wednesday, October 23

An agronomist says as harvest comes to an end, attention shifts to field work. Kris Young, with AgriGold tells Brownfield… “We still see some compaction in some growers’ fields, so right now is a great time to get out there and do some deep... Read More.

Cattle futures lower at midweek

Wednesday, October 23

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower ahead of the week’s direct business and Friday’s Cattle on Feed report from the USDA. December live cattle closed $.25 lower at $187.87 and February lives closed $.20 lower at $188.62. November feeder... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 23, 2024

Wednesday, October 23

Dec. corn closed at $4.19, up 2 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans closed at $9.97 and 1/2, up 5 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $315.00, down $2.70Dec. soybean oil closed at 43.39, down 30 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.78 and 1/2, up 2... Read More.

A new administration’s influence over food prices likely limited

Wednesday, October 23

An ag economist says the next president will likely have little impact on food price inflation despite campaign promises. American Enterprise Institute Director of Agricultural Policy Studies Vince Smith tells Brownfield, “It’s simply not the case that food is way more expensive relative to... Read More.

Grain bag investment pays for MO farmer

Wednesday, October 23

A farmer in west-central Missouri says he’s not regretting the decision to invest in grain bagging equipment this fall harvest. “It kept our machines rolling and we never really had to stop.” Garrett Riekhof says the corn crop was great, but grain elevators and... Read More.

EPA finalizes dropping Dacthal

Wednesday, October 23

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has finalized its determination to cancel all registrations of Dacthal herbicides. An emergency suspension was issued at the beginning of August for the weed killer which is primarily used in broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, and onions in California. AMVAC... Read More.

Phosphate production resumes after hurricanes

Wednesday, October 23

The Mosaic Company says it’s phosphate mining and production in Florida has resumed at most sites after being struck by hurricanes Helene and Milton. Josh Linville with Stone X says getting that production back is important. “Not only from the location perspective, but the... Read More.