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Dry conditions affect fall fieldwork

A farmer in eastern South Dakota says dry conditions are affecting fall fieldwork. Paul Casper from Kingsbury County just wrapped up harvest on Wednesday and tells Brownfield “there’s a lot of fieldwork not done. It will be interesting to see how that plays out... Read More.

A soybean harvest reflection

A farmer in west-central Missouri says it was a faster harvest than usual. “We’ve never had a stoppage during soybean harvest, which I think was the first for my career. Dry was the norm.” Garrett Riekhof tells Brownfield he wrapped up soybean harvest mid-October... Read More.

Cattle futures up ahead of On Feed report

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up watching direct business develop and ahead of Friday’s Cattle on Feed numbers from the USDA. December live cattle closed $1.37 higher at $189.25 and February lives closed $1.32 higher at $189.95.  November feeders... Read More.

Consider trade impacts of the upcoming election

An ag economist says there could be significant shifts in trade policy following the November election. Chad Hart with Iowa State University says both the Republican and Democratic presidential candidates seem to be comfortable with tariffs. The Trump administration has campaigned on expanding tariffs,... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 24, 2024

Dec. corn closed at $4.21 and 1/2, up 2 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans closed at $9.96 and 1/4, down 1 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $310.40, down $4.60Dec. soybean oil closed at 44.33, up 94 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.81 and 1/2,... Read More.

Market extremes for farmland in 2024

The farmland market has seen some extremes this year in the Upper Midwest. Farm business management instructor Kristina McVicker with South Central College in Mankato, Minnesota calls 2024 “interesting” from an ag land values perspective. “I’ve heard rumblings of land auctions with no sales,... Read More.

September poultry production slightly higher

U.S. poultry production was slightly higher in September. The USDA says 4.361 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome last month, less than August, but 1% more than September 2023. That included 3.937 billion pounds of chicken, 2% higher, and 413.379 million pounds of... Read More.

Corn manages to hold onto modest gains

Soybeans were mostly modestly higher, with nearby months pulled steady to lower late by spread trade. Export sales were up sharply on the week at 79.1 million bushels as China and Mexico led the way, with unknown destinations buying another 198,000 tons of 2024/25... Read More.

MSU digs into supply chain resiliency needs

Michigan State University is incorporating supply chain resiliency across agricultural and business programs to better prepare future industry leaders.   Ian Olson will lead the effort and serve a co-director of the Center for Regenerative Agriculture. “I think it’s good that there’s been a... Read More.

September red meat production up 1% on year

4.451 billion pounds of red meat were produced in the U.S. during September 2024. The USDA says that was 2% more than the September 2023 total, which was hit hard by a combination of slower slaughter paces and lighter weights. This year, beef production... Read More.

North central Iowa harvest results vary

An agronomist with LG Seeds says late season dryness is impacting some corn and soybean yields. Jed Norman, who’s based in north central Iowa, tells Brownfield… “You could definitely tell where a lot of plant health faltered a little bit.”  He says, “You know,... Read More.

RaboResearch calls for healthy dairy margins ahead

An ag economist says he’s optimistic strong dairy prices will continue through the end of the year and into next. RaboResearch’s Lucas Fuess tells Brownfield, “We expect both higher milk prices and feed costs to be around their lowest levels in four or five... Read More.
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