O’Hara also starred in ‘Beetlejuice,’ ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas,’ ‘The Studio,’ and many more great movies and shows. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures mostly lower to finish the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly lower, feeders were down waiting on the USDA’s Cattle Inventory numbers and watching the week’s direct business develop. February live cattle closed $.35 higher at $235.85 and April live cattle closed $.47 lower at $236.80. March feeder cattle closed $4.85 lower at $360.27 and April feeder…… Continue Reading
Michigan Master Farmers lead beyond their fields
Three Michigan farmers are being recognized at the Great Lakes Crop Summit for their commitment to stewardship and service in their communities. John Peck has spent the past five decades growing corn, soybeans, and wheat in Carson City. He tells Brownfield he loves everything about it. “From planting my crops, trying to market them to…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 30, 2026
Mar. corn $4.28 and 1/4, down 2 and 1/2 centsMar. soybeans $10.64 and 1/4, down 8 centsMar. soybean meal $293.60, down $2.40Mar. soybean oil 53.51, down 52 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.38, down 3 and 1/2 centsFeb. live cattle $235.85, up 35 centsMar. feeder cattle $360.27, down $4.85Feb. lean hogs $87.25, down 45 centsFeb. Class III…… Continue Reading
Sheep herd shrinks as goat numbers rise
The U.S. sheep herd contracted in 2025, while the goat herd grew slightly. Those year-to-year changes are at least partially in response to differences in producer profitability and consumer demand for meat and wool. The USDA says the sheep and lamb inventory at the start of 2026 was 1% smaller than a year ago, with…… Continue Reading
Soybean exports changing, domestic use growing
With whole soybean exports down, an economist says an important soybean product is getting more overseas sales. Economist Scot Gerlt with the American Soybean Association says the rise of renewable diesel in the U.S. means more soybean meal exports and fewer whole bean exports. “It’s been an increase in overall demand that has been driving…… Continue Reading
Bowhunter Planet founder Dave Thomas talks Modern Bow Technology
The post Bowhunter Planet founder Dave Thomas talks Modern Bow Technology appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Most farmers, lenders getting by in tough economy
A lender says farmers are spending cash and borrowing a little more as they prepare for spring planting. Glenn Wachtler from Compeer Financial tells Brownfield they’re working with a good group of farmers who have seen up and down cycles before. “This year, it’s a little tougher than normal but there’s a number of ways.…… Continue Reading
U.S. cattle inventory continues to contract with minimal expansion signs
The U.S. cattle herd continued to contract over the past year. The USDA says the domestic cattle inventory on January 1st, 2026, was 86.155 million head, a little bit below January 1st, 2025. Only a couple of the major inventory categories saw any kind of growth, and the 2025 calf crop was 2% smaller than…… Continue Reading
USDA’s Lindberg says trade deals critical to boosting farm profitability
A key USDA official says expanding market access is a priority for the Trump administration as farmers face tight margins. Luke Lindberg is the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs… “Certainly, when it comes to profitability on the farm, we recognize there are input costs that play an important role. But also, generating…… Continue Reading
