Farm News

Rain lingers in the Ohio Valley; new moisture pattern breaks-out on the western Plains

Wednesday, November 6

Across the Corn Belt, a storm system crossing the upper Midwest is producing widespread rain and slowing or halting fieldwork. A wide temperature gradient exists across the storm, with Tuesday’s Midwestern high temperatures expected to range from near 45°F in much of Minnesota to... Read More.

Rapid dry-down of soybeans an issue during harvest

Wednesday, November 6

The rapid dry-down of soybeans was a significant issue for many farmers in the Upper Midwest during harvest. Nick Peterson farms near St. Cloud in central Minnesota. “It was really a struggle because the beans dried down so fast, but there were still areas... Read More.

Alfalfa report released

Wednesday, November 6

The National Alfalfa and Forage Alliance has released their latest Alfalfa Variety Ratings report. The annual report gives an extensive listing of 121 alfalfa varieties available in the U.S. and their corresponding ratings for fall dormancy, winter survival, bacterial wilt, and how each held... Read More.

Colombia continues to be a bright spot for U.S. pork exports

Wednesday, November 6

The U.S. Meat Export Federation says Colombia remains a great export market for U.S. pork. Homero Recio, the USMEF Latin American representative, says pork exports are up 48 percent. “The overall pig, it’s like a puzzle,” he says. “It has different parts, different pieces... Read More.

Rains soak dry SW MO soils, flood SEMO

Tuesday, November 5

A meteorologist with the National Weather Service in southern Missouri says the recent rains have hit the southeast part of the state the hardest. Mark Burchfield tells Brownfield it’s a very flood prone part of Missouri and there are flood warnings in affect through... Read More.

Farmers should consider potash purchases with possible Belarus production cut

Tuesday, November 5

A fertilizer market expert is not surprised about recent reports saying Belarus potash production and exports might be reduced. Josh Linville with StoneX tells Brownfield potash saw a huge price correction coming out of the 2021-2022 spike, with prices dropping to about a third... Read More.

Recent rains welcome in southwest Missouri

Tuesday, November 5

An extension livestock specialist says the widespread, heavy rains that have fallen across southern Missouri will replenish dry ponds, soil moisture and could sprout winter annual forages. Patrick Davis with University of Missouri Extension says forage growing season is winding down, but there were... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 5, 2024

Tuesday, November 5

Dec. corn closed at $4.18 and 1/2, up 2 centsJan. soybeans closed at $10.01 and 3/4, up 4 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $299.50, down 10 centsDec. soybean oil closed at 44.99, down 57 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.72 and 1/2, up... Read More.

Hog futures pressured by overbought signals

Tuesday, November 5

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mostly higher ahead of the week’s direct business. December live cattle closed $.30 lower at $184.77 and February live cattle closed $.02 higher at $185.95 and January feeders closed $.07 lower at $242.35 and... Read More.

High-quality wine grapes expected from Michigan vineyards

Tuesday, November 5

Michigan State University Extension’s viticulturist says dry conditions this season should make for high-quality wines. Esmaeil Nasrollahiazar tells Brownfield, “In August, September, and October, it was super dry.” “In two months, the volume of the rain was less than half an inch, so it... Read More.

Modest gains for soybeans, corn, wheat

Tuesday, November 5

Soybeans ended a mostly mixed session modestly higher on commercial and technical buying. Soybeans are monitoring the late U.S. harvest, expecting delays in parts of the Midwest and Plains. Still, the soil moisture recharge is generally welcome after a very long dry stretch for... Read More.

USDA expands climate-smart grant program to pork producers in 12 states

Tuesday, November 5

Pork producers in twelve states can now participate in the Advancing U.S. Pork Sustainability and Market Value grant program. Al Wulfkuhle, an Iowa pork producer and president of the National Pork Board, says the program is easy to participate in, and it’s a great... Read More.