Sideways Market Trade

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Markets showed some midweek weakness on Wednesday, with grains largely holding to a sideways pattern. Overnight strength was supported by fresh corn purchases from Mexico. As the day went on, headlines added fuel to the trade, including

Weber Land & Cattle Named 2025 RAAA Breeder of the Year

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DENVER— Jesse and Michelle Weber, owners of Weber Land and Cattle in Lake Benton, Minnesota, were recognized as the Red Angus Association of America’s 2025 Breeder of the Year during the 72nd Annual National Red Angus Convention in

NSM Hosting SE Asian Buyers on Annual Crop Tour

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MANKATO – As much as Northern Soy Marketing (NSM) shouts the quality, consistency and reliability of northern-grown soy from the rooftops, seeing is believing. The NSM Crop Tour is the perfect opportunity for international purchasers to see

When Is the Right Time to Harvest Corn?

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WESTFIELD, Ind. (Sept. 24, 2025) — Each fall, farmers determine when to begin harvesting corn to optimize yield and crop quality while managing drying costs. “Picking the right moisture content to harvest is a bit of a

Study Finds Many Farmers Drop Conservation Practices

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(AMES, IA) — A new study from Iowa State University sheds surprising light on the evolving landscape of agricultural conservation in the state. It found that many farmers who adopted two key conservation practices, including cover crops

August Milk Production Rises, Egg Production Drops

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During August, the 24 major milk-producing U.S. states produced 18.8 billion pounds, up 3.3 percent from August 2024. Production per cow in the 24 states averaged 2,068 pounds for August, 28 pounds above last August. The number