Dry weather was good for harvesting small grains, hay, and potatoes last week in Wisconsin. The USDA says oats are now 86 percent harvested, ahead of last year and the five-year average, while potatoes are 25 percent harvested and rated 90 percent good to excellent. A third cutting of alfalfa hay is 89 percent finished…… Continue Reading
Soybeans up, corn down, new lows in wheat
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. High heat during the first part of the week in some areas could have an impact on yields. Parts of the region are expected to see a return to less stressful temperatures later this week. For now, the USDA and a recent private crop tour are…… Continue Reading
Michigan dry bean & sugarbeet harvests in early stages
Michigan crop conditions have improved following recent cool weather. Bay City grower John Burk tells Brownfield dry bean harvest is just getting started. “There’s some water damage in certain areas, but some of these fields could be record yields in the dry beans,” he shares. He says wet weather could also be problematic for some…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 26, 2024
Sep. corn closed at $3.62, down 5 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans closed at $9.59 and 3/4, up 7 and 3/4 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $312.10, up $5.80Sep. soybean oil closed at 41.70, up 23 pointsSep. wheat closed at $4.98, down 4 and 1/4 centsOct. live cattle closed at $176.97, up $1.27Sep. feeder cattle closed…… Continue Reading
Latest Illinois crop conditions
USDA says timely rains and moderate weather continue to benefit Illinois crops. Sangamon County farmer Marty Marr says the growing season has been nearly ideal. “The extremes weren’t extreme, I guess,” he says. “And so, we were able to really see some growing conditions that were exceptional, and pollination is one that comes to mind…… Continue Reading
65% of U.S. corn, 67% of soybeans good to excellent
Late U.S. corn and soybean development remains ahead of average. That followed another week of generally favorable conditions in much of the Midwest and Plains, with some areas expected to see some stress this week from hot, mostly dry conditions, along the potential for severe storms. The USDA says 84% of corn is at the…… Continue Reading
Dan + Shay’s Dan Smyers Sells $2.75 Million Ultra-Modern Mansion
It’s a mix of modern and casual. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Country Stars Who’ve Suffered Vocal Injuries
Some of country music’s biggest stars have suffered potentially career-ending vocal damage. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
One Earth Energy CEO all in on SAF
The CEO of a central Illinois ethanol plant says sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) can be the next big boon for corn farmers. Steven Kelly, with One Earth Energy in Gibson City, says the ethanol industry is finding ways to lower its carbon intensity scores for a way into the SAF marketplace. “If we’re successful in…… Continue Reading
PIC: Luke Bryan Semi-Truck Gets Stuck Under Overpass
The 18-wheeler was headed to his show at Wrigley Field when it failed to clear a center beam. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
