Author: Jason
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Fall Soil Testing Can Uncover Soybean Nematode Threats
New management resources focus on identifying hidden pests that can reduce soybean yields ST. LOUIS — Soybean growers are being encouraged to use the weeks immediately following harvest to check fields for nematodes that may be quietly cutting yields. Soybean cyst nematode remains one of the most damaging soybean pathogens in North America, but it…
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Myradioranch.com Opening Markets – August 24
Corn Leads Grain Markets Higher Monday Morning Opening Markets | Monday, August 24, 2026 Grain markets opened the new week mostly higher, led by a strong move in corn, while soybeans slipped slightly. Wheat futures also moved higher to start Monday trade. December corn is up 9 1/4 cents as traders react to fresh crop…
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Myradioranch.com closing markets – Friday August 21
Grain markets found some strength to finish the week while cattle and hog futures turned in a mixed close CHICAGO — Corn and soybeans finished Friday on the plus side as traders wrapped up another week of watching crop conditions, yield expectations and demand. December corn closed at $5.08 1/2, gaining 5 cents on the…
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Pork Prices Offer Consumers Relief as Producers Stay Profitable
Lower feed costs are keeping hog producers in the black while pork remains a bargain compared with beef COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Pork producers have been profitable for more than two years, but don’t expect that to translate into a major expansion of the U.S. hog herd anytime soon. U.S. pork production is running 1.3…
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Summer Heat Puts Cattle Health and Performance at Risk
Oklahoma State veterinarian says water shade and early detection are key when heat and humidity climb STILLWATER, Okla. — Hot weather is part of summer in cattle country, but high temperatures mixed with humidity can quickly turn from uncomfortable to dangerous. Dr. Rosslyn Biggs, Oklahoma State University veterinarian and beef cattle Extension specialist, is urging…
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Illinois Farm Support Program Becomes FARM SOS
CARBONDALE, Ill. — A statewide program providing confidential mental health services to Illinois farm families has adopted a new name and launched a new website. The Farm Family Resource Initiative is now FARM SOS. The change gives the seven-year-old program a shorter name that more clearly describes its purpose. FARM SOS began as a pilot…