Cattle, hog futures higher to finish the week

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were supported by an oversold bounce.  December live cattle closed $.15 higher at $219.15 and February live cattle closed $.57 higher at $219.52.  January feeder cattle closed $2.10 higher at $320.55 and March feeder cattle closed $1.57 higher at $313.35.  There was a light round of…Continue Reading

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 14, 2025

Dec. corn $4.30 and 1/4, down 11 and 1/4 centsJan. soybeans $11.24 and 1/2, down 22 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal $322.50, down $5.90Dec. soybean oil 50.15, down 10 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.27 and 1/4, down 8 and 1/2 centsDec. live cattle $219.15, up 15 centsJan. feeder cattle $320.55, up $2.10Dec. lean hogs $78.50, up…Continue Reading

Solar research to explore land use and farming integration

A new research project will study how solar arrays affect surrounding ecosystems and identify how they can coexist in agriculture. Research lead Anthony Kendall at Michigan State University tells Brownfield it’s surprising how little is known about the impact of solar on the environment. “What is that doing to our land?” he questions. “How does…Continue Reading

Biogas systems growing nationwide as methane capture rises

A former EPA advisor under the Biden administration says methane capture projects on U.S. farms have been increasing. Rod Snyder, who’s currently principal and founder of Junction Strategies – a consulting firm specializing in agriculture, climate, and environmental policy – says these projects can help farmers generate new revenue streams. “The number of digestors on…Continue Reading

Dairy producer wants accountability for milk check deductions

A Wisconsin dairy producer critical of the increased processor make allowances wants to know where the money is going. Mike Yager milks 275 Holsteins and grows feed crops near Mineral Point.  He says the prices paid to farmers dropped but consumer prices for dairy products didn’t. “I want to see the difference, you know, in…Continue Reading

USDA sending out 2024 farm program payments

The USDA says farm program payments for the 2024 crop year are being distributed and an ag economist says it’s not a huge payment. “It’s at least something in contrast to the previous three years, with almost no payments made.” Pat Westhoff with MU’s Food and Ag Policy Research Institute says Ag Risk Coverage payments…Continue Reading

Drought conditions creep up in eastern Iowa

A farmer in eastern Iowa says his area needs some rain. Matthew Willimack raises corn and soybeans in DeWitt near the Mississippi River. He tells Brownfield his farm has received a small amount of moisture this fall. “We had just a few days of downtime (during harvest) from weather,” he said. “It made for pretty…Continue Reading

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