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Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, adding to the weekly gains. Forecasts have hot, dry weather on tap for some key growing areas. It remains to be seen how long the pattern will last, but it could still trim top end yield potential. The USDA’s updated supply,...

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were lower, waiting for the rest of the week’s direct business after light trade Thursday. Also, boxed beef is showing signs of softening, when compared to the recent strength. August live was down $.12 at $223.55 and October was $.50...

Sep. corn closed at $4.08 and 1/2, up 6 and 1/2 centsAug. soybeans closed at $10.27 and 3/4, up 6 and 1/4 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $274.00, up $5.30Aug. soybean oil closed at 55.82, down 40 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.46 and 1/4, up 12 and 3/4 centsAug. live...

U.S. sorghum is in the crosshairs as China responds to tariff threats by the Trump administration. U.S. Grains Council CEO Ryan LeGrand says Chinese buyers are looking elsewhere. “China imported about 70 percent of the U.S. sorghum crop prior to the recent tensions between our two nations, and they’ve just...

The government affairs advocate for Beck’s Hybrids says research funding in the U.S. House Appropriations Bill could help farmers combat mycotoxins. Kala Jenkins says this is the first year Congress is considering funding specifically for vomitoxin research. “We have about $500,000 for the base text right now, and so that...

The marketing leader of U.S. crop protection for Corteva says he’s concerned about the increasing number of tar spot detections across the Corn Belt. Mike Eiberger the disease has been prevalent in many areas the last few years. “I’ve worked with a lot of customers from Kansas, Nebraska, Illinois, and...

Hot and humid weather has a north Iowa corn and soybean farmer on edge about disease pressure. Casey Schlichting of Clear Lake tells Brownfield white mold was a problem a year ago. “Very, very evident on the yield monitor, but very small (and) very random spots. But yeah, with the...

Corn Fungicide Timing is Key in High Pressure Environment

The National FFA Organization has announced the top 16 finalists for its highest agricultural achievement, the American Star Awards. The American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement, and the American Star in Agriscience represent the best of the best among this year’s American Degree recipients....

An extension agronomist says there are some pollination concerns across parts of the Corn Belt. Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University says several Midwestern states have some reported cases of what she calls “tassel wrapping” in corn. “The flag leaf on the corn plant is remaining tied up tightly around...

An ag economist says the farm equipment market is struggling. Ernie Goss with Creighton University says the latest Rural Mainstreet Index revealed higher input costs, tight credit conditions, and low farm commodity prices are having a negative impact on equipment purchases. “That spills over into the broader economy,” he said....