The head of USDA says the Trump administration remains committed to supporting America’s farmers and ranchers. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says China’s first purchase of U.S. soybeans in the current marketing year is the first of many wins for America’s ag industry. “Just in this week alone, we’ve had deals with Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand,” she says.…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures mixed, waiting on direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mixed, waiting for the rest of the week’s direct business to develop. December live cattle closed $.20 higher at $231.10 and February live cattle closed $.05 higher at $229.50. November feeder cattle closed $.25 lower at $341.82 and January feeder cattle closed $.20 higher at…… Continue Reading
Record corn yields reported in parts of Minnesota as harvest nears completion
An extension corn agronomist says it’s been a good harvest in Minnesota. Jeff Coulter with the University of Minnesota tells Brownfield the weather has been cooperative for farmers. “We haven’t had too many rainout days, so we’ve been able to be in the field for most of the fall. So things have progressed very nicely,…… Continue Reading
Latham’s full-circle moment: new Iowa FFA Foundation director reflects on lifelong ag and policy career
The new executive director of the Iowa FFA Foundation boasts a background in agribusiness and ag policy. Shannon Latham has served in a leadership role with north Iowa-based Latham High-Tech Seeds for over 20 years and currently represents the 55th District in the Iowa House. She tells Brownfield her FFA advisor accompanied her on a…… Continue Reading
U.S. cattle industry braces for impact as Mexican imports loom
The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says once the U.S. decides to resume live cattle imports from Mexico, the market will have a strong reaction. Jackie Moore operates Joplin Regional Stockyards in Missouri. “Probably the thought of it happening and when it happens, it’s probably going to break the…… Continue Reading
Milk futures and cash dairy mixed Thursday
On the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Thursday November Class III milk futures closed a penny lower at $17.83. December up 19 at $17.32. January futures 4 higher at $16.71. February through April contracts down 6 to up 1. Dry whey unchanged at $0.70 Blocks unchanged at $1.8250 Barrels unchanged at $1.82 Butter up $0.0175 at $1.5725…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 30, 2025
Dec. corn $4.30 and 1/4, down 3 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.91 and 1/4, up 11 centsDec. soybean meal $315.60, up $6.90Dec. soybean oil 49.65, down 51 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.24 and 1/4, down 8 centsDec. live cattle $231.10, up 20 centsNov. feeder cattle $341.82, down 25 centsDec. lean hogs $80.82, up 5 centsNov. Class…… Continue Reading
Government shutdown halts USDA milk data, delaying dairy risk calculations
A dairy market analyst says the lack of the USDA’s October Milk Production Report has the potential to slow down insurance payments for farmers. Sarina Sharp with the Daily Dairy Report tells Brownfield dairy risk management programs rely on the data for third-quarter calculations. “For the DRP insurance program, there’s a yield adjustment factor just like there is…… Continue Reading
Soybeans mostly up as China Commits to major U.S. purchases for 2025 and beyond
Soybeans were mixed, mostly higher, with commercial spread trade supporting the 2025/26 contracts. China says it will buy 12 million tons of U.S. soybeans this year and at least 25 million per year over the next three years. That’s essentially bringing U.S./China soybean trade back to the levels prior to this latest tariff spat. Without…… Continue Reading
Big Buck, Big Story: Rob Sand’s 200-Inch Urban Bowhunt in Des Moines
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