Farm News

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 11, 2024

Monday, November 11

Dec. corn closed at $4.30, down 1 centJan. soybeans closed at $10.22 and 1/4, down 8 centsDec. soybean meal closed at $295.10, down $1.10Dec. soybean oil closed at 48.14, down 63 pointsDec. wheat closed at $5.65 and 1/2, down 7 centsDec. live cattle closed...

Be careful if cutting back on 2025 crop inputs

Monday, November 11

An agronomist says with commodity prices so low, farmers are looking for more ways to lower crop production costs in 2025. Scott Rowntree with Pioneer in Wisconsin says corn acreage in his state stays consistent because of the dairy industry’s need for corn silage,...

Planning for the next growing season

Monday, November 11

A central Iowa farmer says the busy season isn’t over just because harvest has finished up. Tim Bardole tells Brownfield some recent precipitation has helped boost conditions for fall fieldwork. “With this rain we’re going to be able to do fall anhydrous,” he said....

Michigan Ag Council provides personal connections for consumers

Monday, November 11

A coalition of Michigan agricultural organizations is enhancing transparency throughout the food supply chain. Michigan Ag Council manager Hailey Gilbert tells Brownfield, “We have commodity partners, we have agribusiness partners, and just having them at the table brings a breadth of knowledge when it...

Farm Bureau stresses farm bill need with Congress

Monday, November 11

Farm Bureau members are redoubling their efforts pushing lawmakers to pass a new farm bill with only five weeks left on the calendar in Congress. Michigan Farm Bureau’s National Legislative Counsel John Kran tells Brownfield, “We know that the farm economy looks very different...

Soybeans, corn, wheat see losses to start week

Monday, November 11

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. With the U.S. harvest essentially over, beans are monitoring demand and planting and development weather in South America, which generally looks favorable. CONAB’s updated projections for Brazil’s crops are out Thursday. The USDA’s bigger than expected...

Wetland mitigation credits available to Illinois farmers

Monday, November 11

Farmers facing NRCS wetland compliance issues now have a streamlined way to resolve them. Mike Glester, director of operations with Magnolia Land Partners, says the Illinois Conservation Exchange gives producers access to credits earned by the company’s five wetland mitigation banks. “You can call...

Michigan dairy digester projects gain state approvals

Monday, November 11

Progress is nearly complete for several dairy farm anaerobic digester projects in Michigan. Founder and CEO of the global waste solutions company Brightmark Bob Powell tells Brownfield the company has partnered with seven farms across West Michigan to produce renewable natural gas at five facilities....

Soybeans, corn waiting for potential trade policy changes

Monday, November 11

The soybean and corn futures markets are taking a wait and see attitude towards trade policy changes under the second Trump administration. Allendale’s chief strategist Rich Nelson tells Brownfield there are more questions right now than answers about tariffs, “We obviously understand there’s a...

OHFB’s AgriPOWER program is investing in the next generation of agriculture

Monday, November 11

The senior director of leadership development at Ohio Farm Bureau says a young farmers program is helping address ag issues. Marlene Eick says AgriPOWER brings in individuals from different sectors in the ag industry. “The class members will really spend time on their own...

Central Illinois harvest wrapping up

Monday, November 11

A central Illinois farmer says timely rains throughout the growing season produced very good crops. Ken Franklin, who grows corn and soybeans in Christian County, tells Brownfield… “We’re happy with the yields.” He says, “Our corn was probably the most consistent we’ve ever had....

Cash dairy prices mostly lower again Monday

Monday, November 11

Cash dairy prices were lower except for nonfat dry milk Monday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey prices were down $0.0050 at $0.6250. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $0.6250 to $0.63. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.01 at $1.71. One sale was recorded at that...