A market analyst says he expects on-going price volatility to continue in 2026. Jim McCormick with AgMarket-dot-net says weather could play a large role. “Not just for beans, but for all commodities. We are well stocked in the world assuming the weather cooperates. Argentina weather looks good. Brazil weather looks good.” He tells Brownfield…… Continue Reading
Finding joy in tough times
Farm Family Coach Elaine Froese says celebrating small wins, sharing tough moments and practicing gratitude are good practices for any farm business. Hear more in the latest Managing for Profit. The post Finding joy in tough times appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Wisconsin’s trade with China down in 2025
Wisconsin’s Ag Secretary says 2025 was another good year for the state’s foreign trade, including trade with China, although sales were down. Randy Romanski says China is a top three market for Wisconsin. “It has been for a while, and we have a lot of products that China wants or needs, and that gets back…… Continue Reading
Blake Shelton Fans Want This Christmas Song Year-Round
He’s got 30 No. 1 hits, but one unexpected song always steals the spotlight when Blake’s on tour. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Live cattle lower heading into holiday break
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were lower, feeders were mostly lower watching direct business. February live cattle closed $1.45 lower at $228.55 and April live cattle closed $1.30 lower at $228.72. January feeder cattle closed $.10 higher at $344.72 and March feeder cattle closed $.20 lower at $338.80. There was another light round…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn, and wheat higher heading into holiday break
Soybeans ended the day higher on technical buying with the January contract up 11 and 1/4 cents to $10.62 and 3/4. Soybean exports have improved and that’s likely helping the market find some support. Higher moves in soybean meal and soybean oil also provided some support to the market. But, export commitments are still well…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 24, 2025
Mar. corn $4.51, up 3 and 1/2 centsJan. soybeans $10.63 and 1/4, up 11 and 3/4 centsJan. soybean meal $304.70, up $3.60Jan soybean oil 49.03, up 73 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.21 and 3/4, up 4 and 3/4 centsFeb. live cattle $228.55, down $1.45Jan. feeder cattle $344.72, up 10 centsFeb. lean hogs $85.05, down 92 centsJan.…… Continue Reading
Trees for Troops program delivering more than 19,000 Christmas trees to military bases
The Executive Director of the Christmas Spirit Foundation says the Trees for Troops program is on pace for a record-setting season. Rick Dungey tells Brownfield Christmas tree farms from 28 states are participating this year. “I think we’re going to surpass nearly 19,000 trees this year, and those are going to end up at 94…… Continue Reading
Country Christmas Magic: Farm Life Traditions, Rustic Holiday Sayings, and Rural Cheer
Commentary I don’t know about you, but every year, Christmas sneaks up on me. Suddenly, it’s the middle of December, and I’m scrambling to get Christmas cards together. You’d think by now I would have it all planned, but nope, here I am, coffee in one hand, a pen in the other, and a stack…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices mostly higher entering holiday break
Cash dairy prices were mostly higher Wednesday heading into the Christmas holiday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.01 at $0.7250. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0025 at $1.3350. Eight sales were recorded, ranging from $1.3250 to $1.3350. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.40. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were up $0.0025 at $1.4025. Two sales were recorded at $.40 and $1.4025. Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0050 at $1.18. One sale was recorded At that price. The post Cash dairy prices mostly higher entering holiday break appeared first on…… Continue Reading
