Farm News

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 11, 2024

Wednesday, September 11

Dec. corn closed at $4.04 and 3/4, up 1/2 centNov. soybeans closed at $10.00 and 1/2, up 3 and 1/4 centsOct. soybean meal closed at $316.00, up $2.70Oct. soybean oil closed at 39.78, down 51 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.79 and 1/4, up 5...

Favorable early harvest weather outlook

Wednesday, September 11

Weather conditions look favorable for many farmers over the next two weeks. Dan Collins is a meteorologist with the Climate Prediction Center and says the Midwest should experience warm and generally dry conditions into the latter half of September. “Out 5, 6 days and...

The health benefits of cranberries

Wednesday, September 11

When you think of fall harvest, you probably think of corn, soybeans, and possibly pumpkins. But did you know it’s also the time of year when those delicious holiday cranberries are harvested? Grant Holley, Wisconsin Cranberry Growers Association executive director, says cranberries are a...

American Farmland Trust / ADM Re:generations incentive program deadline Friday

Wednesday, September 11

Midwest farmers focused on harvest should also have their cover crop plans in place. Kris Reynolds, Midwest regional director with American Farmland Trust, says numerous programs are available to assist those using cover crops. “I’ve been working in conservation and agriculture for 23 plus...

Time running out to comment on Federal Milk Marketing Order proposal

Wednesday, September 11

A Wisconsin Farm Bureau official says dairy farmers need to submit comments about USDA’s proposed changes to the Federal Milk Marketing Orders now. Tyler Wenzlaff says, “This is the one opportunity for making comments at USDA to make those changes and hope for a...

Harvest to begin any day for central Iowa farmer

Wednesday, September 11

A central Iowa farmer says he’s counting down the days to get started on harvest. Corey Goodhue raises soybeans, corn, and hay near Carlisle. “It’s been a pretty wild growing season with the weather,” he said. “It’s been up and down, and then you...

Upper Midwest cool stretch possible

Wednesday, September 11

A climatologist says there’s a chance for a cool down later this month in parts of the Upper Midwest. Eric Hunt with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says, “This isn’t necessarily a really, really deep cold signal, but if this were to verify we would...

Broiler hatchery down on week, up on year

Wednesday, September 11

Broiler hatchery numbers continue to trend above year ago levels. The USDA says 244.016 million broiler-type eggs were placed into incubators last week, a drop of 3.452 million on the week, but still up 5% on the year, as producers try to meet demand...

Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board elects new officers

Wednesday, September 11

The Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board has new officers. Fox Lake farmer and eleven-year board member Jonathan Gibbs will take over for former president and Clinton farmer Pat Mullooly. Matt Wagenson from Bear Creek replaces Dallas farmer Andy Bensend as Vice President. Both Mullooly and...

Canola meal for dairy nutrition

Wednesday, September 11

A dairy consultant is looking to separate fact from fiction when it comes to a common feed ingredient. Essi Evans with E and E Technical Advisors says canola meal is an excellent source of protein, amino acids, and energy for dairy cows at any...

High costs pressure poultry producers

Wednesday, September 11

High costs continue to pressure poultry producers. Andrew Wendlandt with Compeer Financial says post-COVID inflation has been a challenge. “Costs of materials, cost of birds to bring in, everything has gone up so substantially. We looked the other day (and) it’s something in the...

Economist says he expects USDA to update cattle price projections

Wednesday, September 11

A livestock economist says the USDA will likely update their cattle price projections in Thursday’s supply and demand report. Scott Brown says cash cattle prices have been moving lower. “Does that make them trim back their estimate for 2025 yet,” he says. “I’m not...