A north-central Ohio farmer says wet weather this spring has created inconsistent planting windows. Patty Mann tells Brownfield, “We were hopeful early on that we were going to have an early season,” she says. “We got our wheat fields in early and then we were chased out with rain and a cool spell. Then we had […] The post Inconsistent weather creates minimal planting windows this spring appeared first on Brownfield […]
A northwest Indiana farmer says it’s been a long spring planting season. Denise Scarborough tells Brownfield, “We actually were really wet at the beginning of the spring, and we have turned off to be extremely dry right now,” she says. “We actually started a lot of our irrigation on Friday and over the weekend on […] The post Northwest Indiana farmer says planting conditions have turned dry appeared first on […]
The first national condition ratings of the season for corn and soybeans are a little bit below a year ago. Overall, conditions are seen as generally favorable, but some areas are being hit by drought, while other areas are excessively wet. The USDA says 67% of U.S. corn is good to excellent, 2% lower than […] The post 67% of U.S. corn, 66% of soybeans rated good to excellent appeared […]
Jul. corn $4.44, down 2 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.80 and 3/4, down 6 centsJul. soybean meal $326.50, down $3.30Jul. soybean oil 79.09, up 137 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.08 and 3/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsAug. live cattle $240.60, up $1.55Aug. feeder cattle $351.55, up $3.12Jul. lean hogs $99.85, up 35 centsJul. Class III milk […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 1, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield […]
Domestic soybean crush demand was solid during April as processors try to meet product demand. The USDA says 218 million bushels of beans were crushed to make meal and oil, down 14 million on the month, but up 16 million on the year. Soybean oil supplies were above a year ago due to the rise […] The post April soybean crush, corn for ethanol numbers mixed appeared first on Brownfield […]
A former chief economist at the USDA says he’s watching to see if China follows through on its recent purchase commitments. Joe Glauber tells Brownfield even after last year’s trade truce, U.S. ag exports to China haven’t returned to previous levels. “They’ve imported through March 2026, $5.1 billion, or that’s what our exports have been, […] The post Former USDA economist questions China’s soybean commitments amid ongoing tariffs appeared first […]
The chief economist with the American Soybean Association says recent surveys show input costs continue to be the largest concern for the organization’s grower members. “Whenever our board gets together, that’s the number one topic of conversation is input costs.” During a recent webinar hosted by the Illinois Soybean Association, Scott Gerlt says escalating fertilizer […] The post Eliminating Moroccan fertilizer duties could bring relief appeared first on Brownfield Ag […]
Wet weather has created challenges for some producers who are trying to make hay. Tony Hancock, market manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says conditions have varied within his state. “There’s definitely a lot of difference from the north to the south, much wetter in the north,” he says. “When you get down to the south, there’s some areas that are actually, concerned and you […] The post Wet weather delays hay production for many Missouri farmers appeared first on […]
The decision to replant can often be one of the most difficult for row crop farmers. Stine Seed agronomist Tom Larson calls it an emotional process. “To replant or not to replant? I’ve seen where you’ll throw some flags out there and try to spike in some corn if you feel you have a light […] The post ‘To replant or not to replant?’ Farmers face difficult decisions appeared first […]
