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More fall calves coming to market due to dryness

The owner of a cattle auction barn in western South Dakota says the dry conditions mean more cattle are coming to town. “They’re definitely moving early.” Justin Tupper with St. Onge Livestock Company says the area hasn’t had good moisture for the last two... Read More.

2024 USDA sorghum crop estimate up on month

The USDA has increased its expectations for 2024 U.S. sorghum production. This year’s crop is now pegged at 304.61 million bushels, up 2.665 million from September on a slightly higher average yield guess, up .04 to 57.7 bushels per acre. with no changes to... Read More.

Farmers look to weeding robots as herbicide resistance solution

A new survey by the Illinois Center for Digital Agriculture finds more than half of corn farmers would adopt weeding robots. Ag economist Shadi Attallah says the prevalence of herbicide resistance weeds is a major factor. “We looked at two situations here, a $40,000... Read More.

Relatively good soybean yields in central Iowa

A west-central Iowa farmer is pleased with soybean yields. Brent Johnson is from Calhoun County. “Wrapped up beans last week, had a really good year. Yields in this part of the state were very good considering it’s kind of hard to grow soybeans in... Read More.

Direct cash cattle trade picks up steam Thursday

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were higher, with boxed beef up at midday, watching direct business develop. Feeders had additional support from the weakness in corn. December live was up $1.05 at $188.27 and February was $.70 higher at $188.87. November... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 10, 2024

Dec. corn closed at $4.18 and 1/2, down 2 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans closed at $10.14 and 3/4, down 5 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $316.10, down $5.10Dec. soybean oil closed at 43.76, up 70 pointsDec. wheat closed at $6.03 and 3/4,... Read More.

Examining economic impact of rural ports

The director of the Illinois Institute of Rural Affairs says new research shows that rural inland ports, like the Corn Belt Ports initiative, can be drivers of economic development. Dr. Chris Merrett says developing related business clusters is key to growth. “You know Silicon... Read More.

Under Secretary Taylor comments on upcoming GM corn panel decision

The USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says she’s optimistic about an upcoming panel decision on Mexico’s ban on genetically modified corn imports. Alexis Taylor tells Brownfield, “We know and believe quite strongly the science is on our side. I think... Read More.

Iowa farmer says yields have been a pleasant surprise

A southwest Iowa farmer says he’s making good progress on his 2024 harvest. Duane Aistrope raises corn and soybeans near Randolph. “We’ve done two fields of corn early on and then we’ve been on beans ever since then. We’re down to just over 250... Read More.

Modest changes for soybeans, corn, wheat

Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling. Harvest conditions look favorable in most of the region and there’s at least some rain in the forecast for parts of South America. There was also further position squaring ahead of Friday’s USDA supply, demand,... Read More.
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