Farm News

Mexico buyers still interested in GM-white corn

Monday, October 14

A farmer in northwest Missouri says buyers in Mexico are still interested in GMO white corn from the United States. “Basically, they say it comes down to politics and changes in the different administrations.” Dylan Rosier from Holt County hosted a delegation of Mexican... Read More.

MSUE offers pricing strategy support

Monday, October 14

A farm management educator says a large 2023 crop is still causing issues for some farmers during harvest. Michigan State University Extension’s Jon LaPorte tells Brownfield, “A lot of people did hold grain in storage hoping for better pricing.” “Now the question that we’re... Read More.

Fall fieldwork progressing in Minnesota

Monday, October 14

Unseasonably warm weather in the Upper Midwest is allowing fall fieldwork to advance. Farm business management instructor Kristina McVicker with South Central College in Mankato, Minnesota says she’s seeing a lot of tillage and fertilizer applications. “Fall tillage is certainly underway in a lot... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 14, 2024

Monday, October 14

Dec. corn closed at $4.08 and 1/4, down 7 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans closed at $9.96, down 9 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $315.30, up 20 centsDec. soybean oil closed at 41.90, down 143 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.85 and 1/4, down... Read More.

More farmers expected to take advantage of reduced interest rates

Monday, October 14

The co-founder of Farmers Business Network says now is a good time for farmers to evaluate their finances ahead of the 2025 growing season. Charles Baron tells Brownfield he expects many will take advantage of lower interest rates. “I think across the board, you’ll... Read More.

Variable crop yields in Indiana

Monday, October 14

A southern Indiana farmer says crop performance has exceeded expectations. But, Mark Seib says he didn’t expect this much variability. “We were kind of surprised that they fluctuated greatly just across the road from each other,” he says. Of course, we saw rains in... Read More.

Soybeans, corn see another round of harvest pressure

Monday, October 14

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, pulling November back below $10. Soybeans are watching U.S. harvest activity and expecting good progress in most of the region this week. The trade is also monitoring planting weather in South America ahead of CONAB’s Brazil... Read More.

Strong appetite for U.S. cheese lifts exports

Monday, October 14

The U.S. Dairy Export Council says modest improvements in dairy shipments during August helped push volumes ahead of last year. Total U.S. dairy export volumes were up 1.7 percent from last August and values were up 10 percent to $708 million, the biggest jump... Read More.

Crop exceeding expectations, Iowa farmer says

Monday, October 14

Southwest Iowa farmer Duane Aistrope says his 2024 crop has exceeded expectations. “I had heard some stuff from some guys that got started early and I thought there’s no way we could have 70-bushel beans. And, we’ve had some right around that area.” But... Read More.

Precision Conservation Management benefitting farm profitability

Monday, October 14

The operations manager with Precision Conservation Management (PCM) says data generated by the program is impacting farmer’s profitability. Clay Bess, who’s based in southeastern Illinois, says tillage practices matter. “Anything more than a couple passes of tillage does not return on the bottom line... Read More.

Agronomist says Nebraska harvest has been inconsistent

Monday, October 14

An agronomist says harvest across the state of Nebraska has been inconsistent. Keith Byerly with Mosaic tells Brownfield there was a lot of moisture in the spring. “We’ve seen a lot of issues carry through all season long, with maybe some poor nutrient availability... Read More.

Changes in blueberry varieties

Monday, October 14

The genetic makeup of a variety of blueberries can contribute to fruit quality. However, varietal changes have also helped the plants adapt to a changing climate and improve performance in different conditions. Bill Fritz’s family operation has been growing blueberries in Michigan since 1956.... Read More.