Farm News

GDT index down Tuesday

Tuesday, October 15

The Global Dairy Trade index fell by three-tenths of a percent Tuesday. Price gains in the Cheddar cheese and anhydrous milk fat markets nearly made up for losses in the butter, Mozzarella cheese, lactose, and skim milk powder markets. Cheddar cheese was up 4.2%... Read More.

Illinois Soybean Association remains hopeful for new farm bill

Tuesday, October 15

The director of government relations with the Illinois Soybean Association says he’s hopeful that a new five-year farm bill can be completed this year. However, Andrew Larson says he’s also realistic. “Obviously, everybody’s preference is to pass a new farm bill, but we know... Read More.

Focusing on Nutrients

Tuesday, October 15

The Illinois Corn Marketing Board utilizes corn checkoff dollars to support the conservation efforts of farmers across the state. In this Managing for Profit, Megan Dwyer, director of conservation and nutrient stewardship for the Illinois Corn Growers Association, discusses the group’s latest efforts. The post... Read More.

CONAB sees big corn, soybean crops for Brazil

Tuesday, October 15

Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA is projecting big corn and soybean crops. CONAB sees soybean production at 166.054 million tons, which would be up 12.7% from last year on an increase in planted area and improved yields. Combined corn production is pegged at 119.739... Read More.

A return to unseasonably mild, warm weather for most; a more showery pattern on the Plains

Tuesday, October 15

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions in the Pacific Northwest. Meanwhile, below-normal precipitation across much of the eastern one-third of the U.S. should contrast with wetter-than-normal weather in most... Read More.

Showers (some snow) around the Great Lakes region; a “November feel” across the Heartland

Tuesday, October 15

Across the Corn Belt, freezes occurred early Tuesday in many Midwestern locations from the upper Mississippi Valley westward, effectively ending the growing season in those areas. However, recent warm, dry conditions have assisted with crop maturation, minimizing concerns about this later-than-average first freeze. Chilly... Read More.

Purdue researcher digs into crop farm profitability

Tuesday, October 15

Ag economist Michael Langemeier with Purdue University has been digging into a University of Minnesota database to look at the low farm profitability of crop farmers and the financial stress that creates on the farm. The post Purdue researcher digs into crop farm profitability... Read More.

South American weather a focus for markets

Monday, October 14

A commodities economist says prices aren’t expected to move higher unless there’s a weather scare in Brazil and Argentina. Arlan Suderman with StoneX Group says that’s not expected in the near-term and U.S. producers are marketing harvested grain accordingly. “Farmers are going to use... Read More.

Wisconsin celebrates cranberry milestone during harvest

Monday, October 14

The cranberry harvest is in full swing. Wisconsin Cranberry Grower’s Association Executive Director Grant Holley tells Brownfield the recent warm days and now cooler weather has helped the berries. “The colder mornings and the colder nights that we’re having is going to help to... Read More.

Cyberattacks a growing concern for ag industry

Monday, October 14

An FBI special agent says agriculture is a growing target for cyber criminals. Gene Kowel, with the FBI’s Omaha field office, says a key reason is because of the industry’s ties to the economy and national security. “A lot of producers don’t have a... Read More.

Down rice and dry soybeans in the MO Bootheel

Monday, October 14

A farmer in southeast Missouri says the rice crop has been affected by the heavy rains from Tropical Storms Francine and Helene this year. Barry Bean says there’s some down rice, but farmers can still harvest the crop. “We do have special headers for... Read More.

Cattle futures mostly higher to start the week

Monday, October 14

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mostly higher Monday ahead of the week’s direct business. December live cattle closed $.35 higher at $187.92 and February lives closed $.50 higher at $188.70. November feeders closed $.22 lower at $249.57 and January... Read More.