Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in a Minnesota commercial turkey flock. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture says the detection in Redwood County marks the first time the virus has affected the state since April. The flock of 20,000 toms showed signs of increased mortality, and HPAI was confirmed on Tuesday. Minnesota Board of…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures sharply lower as box beef prices continue to slide
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply lower, pressured by the recent declines in boxed beef prices and ahead of this week’s direct business and Cattle on Feed report. October live cattle closed $2.35 lower at $231.10 and December live cattle closed $2.47 lower at $232.67. October feeder cattle closed $5.17…… Continue Reading
SW Iowa farmer says this was the year for fungicide on corn
A southwest Iowa farmer is confident fungicide will pay off this year. Mark Peterson of Stanton says disease pressure was high in corn. “I am hoping that we will be fairly well blessed, and I think we will be. I did put fungicide on all of my corn, I don’t like to do that necessarily,…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn slip on profit taking, harvest pressure
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Beans are watching U.S. harvest activity and anticipating generally good near-term progress. There’s been some rain in parts of the region with more in the forecast later this week, but coverage and totals remain uncertain. The trade is also monitoring planting conditions in Brazil, which mostly…… Continue Reading
USDA’s record Michigan soybean yield forecast may be too optimistic amid drought
Harvest in Michigan is on pace to start earlier than normal as persistent drought conditions across a third of the state have impacted crops. Michigan State University Extension soybean educator Eric Anderson tells Brownfield rain has been limited since April, and above-normal temperatures will hit production numbers. “There’s a band from that Saginaw Bay…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 17, 2025
Dec. corn $4.26 and 3/4, down 2 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.43 and 3/4, down 6 centsOct. soybean meal $283.90, down $1.90Oct. soybean oil 51.24, down 145 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.28 and 1/4, down 5 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle $231.15, down $2.35Oct. feeder cattle $349.12, down $5.17Oct. lean hogs $97.32, down 5 centsOct. Class…… Continue Reading
New study shows unrestricted sales of E15 would boost economy
The chief economist with the National Corn Growers Association says a new study conducted in partnership with the Renewable Fuels Association shows expanding consumer access to E15 nationwide, year-round, would dynamically boost the American economy. Krista Swanson says full implementation would bring nearly $26 billion to the U.S. gross domestic product. “Supporting 128,000 additional…… Continue Reading
Global supply pressures limit U.S. wheat market upside despite strong demand
An ag economist says the wheat market currently faces a tough situation. Greg McBride with Allendale says there’s very good demand for U.S. wheat. “You just saw the USDA increase the export demand number on Friday’s report.” But he tells Brownfield the problem is that any sustained upside might be limited by the large global…… Continue Reading
Local buyers taking advantage of Iowa farmland opportunities
The vice president of Iowa Appraisal says local communities have been driving the farmland market in the state. Jim Rothermich tells Brownfield that September has been a strong month for ag land sales. “Most of them are local buyers, like at a $24,400 per acre sale in Mitchell County. That was local buyers there for…… Continue Reading
IATP blasts Trump admin’s use of tariffs
The executive director of the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy says the Trump administration’s use of tariffs has taken a toll on U.S. farmers and ranchers. “It’s been devastating,” Sophia Murphy said during an IATP webinar Tuesday. Murphy says U.S. producers are scrambling to find new markets for their products. “Overall, what Trump has…… Continue Reading
