Nick Reiner was charged with the murders of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. Now, new revelations about his past may become central to the case. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Is Megan Moroney’s New Song About Riley Green? Fans Think So
Fans are convinced Megan Moroney’s latest breakup anthem points to Riley Green — but she’s not naming names. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Blake Shelton + Gwen Stefani’s Relationship Reset: What’s Changed
Less noise. More time together. Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani are leaning into what matters most — and making it work, on their terms. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
2026 could be a tough year for dairy producers
An ag economist says the early outlook for dairy markets in 2026 is not very good. Corey Geiger with CoBank tells Brownfield the dairy markets turned downward in the last quarter of 2025. He says the U.S. has been producing a lot of butterfat, which is up between five and six percent. “Even though consumers…… Continue Reading
Farm leader warns USDA report hits farmer confidence as commodity prices fall
The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says farmers across the country are reeling from this week’s USDA report. “It was not a good day to be a producer.” Speaking to Brownfield from the American Farm Bureau Federation convention in Anaheim, Phillip Nelson says a dramatic shock to the corn market is not what farmers…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn sag on follow-through selling from Monday’s drop
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Beans were still reeling from the USDA reporting a record U.S. yield, higher ending stocks, and a bigger crop in Brazil on Monday. CONAB’s updated outlook for Brazil’s crop will be out Thursday. Ahead of Tuesday’s open, China purchased 168,000 tons of U.S. soybeans and Mexico bought…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures sharply higher ahead of direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle closed sharply higher waiting for direct business to develop. February live cattle closed $2 higher at $237.25 and April live cattle closed $2.90 higher at $238.97. March feeder cattle closed $5.95 higher at $362.12 and April feeder cattle closed $6.15 higher at $360.60. Direct cash cattle…… Continue Reading
Alice in Dairyland reaches halfway point, applications open
The new year means Wisconsin’s Alice in Dairyland Sarah Hagenow has reached the halfway point of her one-year term. She tells Brownfield it’s been a whirlwind so far. “There has been so much to take joy in, lots of events, visiting classrooms, being able to promote the message and goodness of Wisconsin agriculture in many…… Continue Reading
Year-round E15 gains momentum as Congress eyes appropriations vehicle
A U.S. Congressman sees an opportunity to pass year-round, nationwide E15 in the next month. Iowa Republican Randy Feenstra tells Brownfield there’s a lot of focus in Washington on expanding markets for U.S. farmers. “We’ve been pushing the administration, so hopefully we’re in the next four weeks this gets done. We’ve got one shot at…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 13, 2026
Mar. corn $4.19 and 3/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans $10.38 and 3/4, down 10 and 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal $291.60, down $6.70Mar. soybean oil 51.20, up 93 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.10 and 1/2, down 3/4 centFeb. live cattle $237.25, up $2.00Mar. feeder cattle $362.12, up $5.95Feb. lean hogs $84.62, up 20 centsFeb. Class…… Continue Reading
