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Harvest continues to roll in Ohio

Harvest continues to roll on in Ohio. According to the latest crop progress and conditions report from the USDA, corn is rated ​40 percent good to excellent with 92 percent mature, 34 percent harvested for grain, and 95 percent harvested for silage. Soybeans are ​rated ​39 percent good... Read More.

47% of U.S. corn, 67% of soybeans harvested

The U.S. corn and soybean harvests made a solid advance last week. That followed another week of generally dry weather in much of the region. The USDA says 47% of U.S. corn was harvested as of Sunday, compared to 39% on average, with 94%... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 15, 2024

Dec. corn closed at $4.01 and 1/4, down 7 centsNov. soybeans closed at $9.91, down 5 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $311.80, down $3.50Dec. soybean oil closed at 42.45, up 55 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.79 and 1/2, down 5 and 3/4 centsDec. live... Read More.

Egg producer optimistic about recall ending

The egg producer impacted by a recent salmonella recall is optimistic he can begin shipping to customers soon.  Milo Bontrager operates Milo’s Poultry Farms near Bonduel, Wisconsin, and packages his eggs and eggs from other producers for his brand, Tony’s Fresh Market, Happy Quackers... Read More.

Grassley hearing “rumors” of progress on farm bill

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says there are signs of progress on the farm bill. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield he’s hearing rumors the House and Senate Ag Committees are negotiating sticking points in hopes of getting the bill across the finish line before the... Read More.

The need for a modern port system

A Purdue University economist says the recent port strike showed several inefficiencies in the current U.S. port system. Trey Malone tells Brownfield… “The strike emphasizes that there is a globally valuable resource in U.S. ports,” he says. “Sine these ports are so absolutely critical,... Read More.

National 4-H says members are better prepared

A recent survey finds 4-H experiences help better prepare young people for life skills after high school. Heather Elliot with the National 4-H Council tells Brownfield out-of-school programming is filling education gaps. “K12 education, while it’s phenomenal, cannot do it alone,” she says. “It... Read More.

Tar spot has been confirmed in every Indiana county

A Purdue Extension field crop pathologist says as farmers are making plans for next growing season, they may need to select hybrids that have a higher resistance to tar spot. Darcy Telenko says the disease was confirmed in all 92 counties in Indiana. “The disease is there... Read More.

As farm economy dips, some farmers look to expand production

A north central Illinois farmer says he’s still looking for ways to increase production in a down ag economy. David Mool, who’s based in northern McLean County, says even with lower commodity prices he’s still investing in some product trials this year. “We don’t... Read More.

Wheat, sorghum export inspections up on week

The USDA says that as of the week ending October 10th, corn, sorghum, and wheat inspections are ahead of the paces needed to meet projections for the current marketing year. The 2024/25 marketing year kicked off June 1st for wheat and September 1st for... Read More.

Record yields challenging Michigan basis

The chairman of the Michigan Corn Growers Association says record corn and soybean yields will challenge profitability this season. Matt Frostic tells Brownfield, “That does contribute to a higher basis on corn and lower prices overall.” “That’s certainly a battle we’ve got to walk... Read More.
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