An agronomy expert with Koch Agronomic Services says growers should prioritize nutrient use efficiency in 2026. Tim Laatsch, Koch’s director of agronomy for North America, says continued tight margins are projected for the next growing season. “I would encourage growers to think about two things in particular,” he said. “One is phosphorous use efficiency. What…… Continue Reading
BASF expects EPA approval soon for new weed control options ahead of spring planting
Farmers should have a few new weed control management options this spring, pending EPA approval. Technical Marketing Manager for Corn Herbicides at BASF, Josh Putman, tells Brownfield the registration process is picking back up after the shutdown. “We just got word that with both Voraxor herbicide and Zidua PLUS herbicide, any day now, we can…… Continue Reading
Tranel: Extend emissions changes to ag equipment
The Trump administration has proposed easing automobile gas mileage and emissions regulations, and a Wisconsin legislator is asking USDA to also include agricultural equipment in the reforms. Farmer and State Representative Travis Tranel says, “If they can apply that principle to vehicles, I don’t know why they couldn’t extend that same courtesy to agriculture.” Tranel…… Continue Reading
NCBA president-elect says supply demand justifies beef prices
The president-elect of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association contends retail beef is appropriately priced. Gene Copenhaver, who operates a stocker operation in southwest Virginia, says supply and demand justifies what consumers are paying for beef. “We don’t think it’s too high. As a producer, we think it’s demand and supply. And if you look at…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn see losses ahead of upcoming USDA, CONAB numbers
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, compounding what would have already been week-to-week declines. The USDA says China bought 462,000 tons of U.S. beans Friday morning, fulfilling some of the recent trade rumors. There continue to be questions about the timing of China’s purchases, but U.S. beans are being bought and shipped, even…… Continue Reading
Cattle, hog futures higher to end the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were supported by sharply higher direct business. February live cattle closed $3.15 higher at $227.15 and April live cattle closed $2.50 higher at $227.67. January feeder cattle closed $2.47 higher at $339.05 and March feeder cattle closed $3.57 higher at $333.30. There was a light round…… Continue Reading
Late season muzzleloader tips for big bucks with Iowa hunter Lance Cornelius
The post Late season muzzleloader tips for big bucks with Iowa hunter Lance Cornelius appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 5, 2025
Mar. corn $4.44 and 3/4, down 2 and 1/2 centsJan. soybeans $11.05 and 1/4, down 14 and 1/4 centsJan. soybean meal $307.40, down $3.80Jan soybean oil 51.69, down 10 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.35 and 3/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsFeb. live cattle $227.15, up $3.15Jan. feeder cattle $339.05, up $2.47Feb. lean hogs $82.27, up 42…… Continue Reading
U.S. trade probe could reopen lost ethanol market in China
The CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) says the organization appreciates the U.S. Trade Representative’s efforts to enforce an important 2019 trade agreement with China. Geoff Cooper says the Section 301 investigation is well warranted after China failed to meet nearly half of its purchase commitments. “We did see a little volume move…… Continue Reading
October poultry production up 1% on year, 2025 pace stays 1% ahead of 2024
4.966 billion pounds of poultry were produced in the U.S. during October. The USDA says that was up 1% on the year, as increases in chicken processing and weights just canceled out decreases in turkey processing and weights. Chicken totaled 4.473 billion pounds, with a slaughter of 879.572 million head, both 1% above last year,…… Continue Reading
