Farm News

Fall a good time to look for weed resistance

Friday, November 1

Herbicide-resistant weeds could be making their presence known this fall. Corteva Agriscience Enlist field specialist Mark Mongen says weed resistance can develop quickly or slowly depending on the weed species and other factors. “If conditions are good and you made timely herbicide applications and... Read More.

Army Corps to close Minneapolis locks on Upper Mississippi

Friday, November 1

A dry fall is resulting in the early closure of two locks along the Upper Mississippi River. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Friday they are closing the Lower St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam, and Lock and Dam 1 near Minneapolis to... Read More.

Policies like 45Z will likely make or break SAF market opportunities

Friday, November 1

Federal policy will likely make or break market opportunities for sustainable aviation fuel production. CoBank economist Jacqui Fatka says SAF could generate demand for domestic grains and oilseeds similar to the ethanol and renewable diesel markets. “But a lot of things have to come... Read More.

Mixed end to the week for soybeans, corn

Friday, November 1

Soybeans were mostly modestly lower, pulling the most active months to slight weekly losses. Beans were up early but peeled back in cautious trade with bean oil moving down from its highs. With the U.S. harvest essentially over, all eyes are on planting and... Read More.

MO AG asks CARB to reconsider Low Carbon Fuel Standard updates

Friday, November 1

Missouri’s Attorney General says proposed modifications to California’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard present serious risks to Missouri farmers and biofuel producers. Andrew Bailey sent a letter to the California Air Resources Board this week asking them to rescind a cap of 20% on soybean... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 1, 2024

Friday, November 1

Dec. corn closed at $4.14 and 1/2, up 3 and 3/4 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.93 and 3/4, down 3/4 centDec. soybean meal closed at $295.30, down $4.20Dec. soybean oil closed at 46.30, up 116 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.68, down 2 and 1/2... Read More.

Cattle futures mostly higher to end the week

Friday, November 1

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly higher, and feeders were up on technical buying. December live cattle closed $.37 lower at $185.92 and February lives closed $.12 higher at $186.90. January feeders closed $1.87 higher at 243.20 and March feeders closed... Read More.

Iowa farmer says 2024 corn crop was worst she’s ever raised

Friday, November 1

A north-central Iowa farmer says the 2024 harvest has been disappointing. “Last year I had the best crop I’ve ever had in corn and this year I had the worst.” April Hemmes tells Brownfield it was a similar story for soybeans. “We got the... Read More.

Under Secretary Taylor continues to monitor GMO corn dispute with Mexico

Friday, November 1

USDA Under Secretary Alexis Taylor says she’s optimistic there will be a favorable outcome in Mexico’s GMO corn dispute. “We’re still on track to have that final panel decision by the end of the year. I remain confident in our arguments.” She says the... Read More.

Kansas governor says wildfire threat remains a concern

Friday, November 1

Drought conditions have worsened in Kansas and the state’s top official says the threat of wildfires remain a concern. Gov. Laura Kelly tells Brownfield… “I think we’ll be spending some time and effort and resources trying to figure out what more we can do... Read More.

Economist hopes for ARC-PLC changes in next farm bill

Friday, November 1

An agricultural economist says he hopes the farm bill safety net programs are modernized in the next farm bill. Paul Mitchell with the University of Wisconsin-Madison tells Brownfield the recently-announced Ag Risk Coverage and Price Loss Coverage payments for the 2023 crop year are... Read More.

Naig discusses quick harvest season

Friday, November 1

Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says farmers have had very few weather interruptions this harvest season. “I can’t really remember a season where we didn’t at least have some pause in some part of the state.” He tells Brownfield he’s hearing some optimism on... Read More.