Farm News

Soybean yields underwhelming in Minnesota

Tuesday, October 22

Yields seem to be generally underwhelming as the soybean harvest winds down across the Upper Midwest. University of Minnesota Extension agronomist Seth Naeve says much of the crop dealt with too much moisture in the spring and not enough moisture the rest of the... Read More.

Soybeans, corn continue to rise

Tuesday, October 22

Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. U.S. harvest weather looks favorable, some areas should be able to wrap up this week, and there’s more much-needed rain in the forecast for parts of Argentina and Brazil, but planting remains behind average. It’s looking... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 22, 2024

Tuesday, October 22

Dec. corn closed at $4.16 and 1/2, up 7 centsNov. soybeans closed at $9.91 and 3/4, up 10 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $317.70, down 60 centsDec. soybean oil closed at 43.69, up 130 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.76, up 3 and... Read More.

Impacts of prolonged dryness evident in SW Minnesota

Tuesday, October 22

The impacts of a dry end to the growing season are evident in southwest Minnesota. Bryan Biegler grows corn and soybeans near Lake Wilson and says the area has only received around two inches of rain since July. “Soybeans this year were a little... Read More.

Precipitation in short-term outlooks

Tuesday, October 22

The state climatologist for Iowa says short-term outlooks show elevated chances of precipitation across some parts of the Midwest. Justin Glisan is with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and tells Brownfield, “Now that the tropics seem to be slowing down a... Read More.

Northwest Iowa harvest mostly variable after challenging growing season

Tuesday, October 22

An agronomy expert says harvest has been variable in northwest Iowa. Pioneer’s Brandon Walter says that area of the state dealt with some major flooding issues early in the growing season. “The hard thing is when you start wet, you continue to be wet,”... Read More.

Retailers ready for butter demand

Tuesday, October 22

A marketing advisor says domestic butter sales have slowed, but supplies are good. Robin Schmahl with AgDairy LLC tells Brownfield cream was available early in 2024 and more butter was made and put into cold storage, which contributed to strong spring and summertime sales,... Read More.

Gov. Reynolds, Rep. Miller-Meeks visit Vermeer Corporation during Manufacturing Month

Tuesday, October 22

Some government officials and ag industry partners gathered at Vermeer Corporation in Pella, Iowa Tuesday morning to discuss the importance of ag equipment manufacturing and innovation. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds says equipment manufacturers are critical to the state’s economy. “It contributes about $35 billion... Read More.

Iowa, Illinois biodiesel experts say extension of tax credit would create more certainty for producers

Tuesday, October 22

Some industry experts say extending the biodiesel blenders’ tax credit for one year would create more certainty as the U.S. Treasury develops guidance for the new Clean Fuel Production tax credit, also known as 45Z. Iowa Biodiesel Board executive director Grant Kimberley tells Brownfield…... Read More.

Fall drought brings elevated fire concerns

Tuesday, October 22

A meteorologist with the National Weather Service says the northern two thirds of Illinois is facing a moderate drought. Kirk Huettl, who’s based at NWS’ Lincoln office, tells Brownfield… “Part of our area like Lincoln, Peoria and Springfield, have only had about an inch... Read More.

Some farmers turning to bag storage

Tuesday, October 22

The agronomy manager for Wyffels Hybrids says a big crop has farmers turning to alternative methods of grain storage. Ryan Gentle, who covers Illinois for the company, tells Brownfield… “Starting to hear some storage challenges for guys and starting to see a lot of... Read More.

A long road to recovery for pastures post-Helene

Tuesday, October 22

A forage specialist says pastures could take up to two years to recover from Hurricane Helene’s damage. Bruno Pedreira with the University of Tennessee Beef and Forage Center, says it is a good idea to test the soil because the heavy rains likely washed... Read More.