Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is a game changer for America’s farmers and ranchers. “From the 2 million family farms that no longer will be subject to the death tax to the 100% expensing in the bill, the $10 billion in tax cuts, just for our farmers and ranchers,”…… Continue Reading
Crop choices and smart sales pay off for Nebraska farmer
A farmer in central Nebraska is taking a creative approach to manage his risk during a time of volatility. Cale Carlson tells Brownfield margins are tight right now. “It’s very tough. Inputs are very high and continue to save money where we can and just grow the most amount of bushels we can.” He says…… Continue Reading
Heat wave lingers for some; an unseasonably active pattern covers parts of the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, scattered showers and thunderstorms extend from the Great Lakes States into the middle Mississippi Valley. Cool weather in the upper Mississippi Valley contrasts with warm, humid conditions across the remainder of the Midwest. As early-planted corn and soybeans enter the reproductive stage of development, many Midwestern production areas have ample soil…… Continue Reading
Seasonal warmth, rainfall ahead for the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and rainfall across most of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to the southern High Plains and parts of the Southwest. Meanwhile, drier-than-normal weather should be limited to portions of the Pacific Northwest. The post Seasonal warmth,…… Continue Reading
Reliable Rail Service bill reintroduced
Two U.S. Senators are making another attempt to bring reasonable rates and reliable service to America’s railroad customers. Wisconsin Democrat Tammy Baldwin says she and Kansas Republican Roger Marshall have re-introduced the Reliable Rail Service Act. “Our farmers, our manufacturers, our producers, they’re paying sky-high prices for sub-par rail service to get their goods to market,…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures mostly higher waiting on direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly higher, and feeders were higher, waiting on direct business to develop. August live cattle closed $.22 higher at $209.20 and October contracts were unchanged at $206.35. August feeder cattle closed $1.00 higher at $303.30 and September feeder cattle closed $.77 higher at $303.37. Direct cash cattle…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn see more weather pressure
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling. Contracts started higher but couldn’t follow through due to the favorable development weather. At this point, the trade is dialing in a large crop and a possible increase in planted area. The USDA’s planted acreage and quarterly grain stocks reports are out on the 30th. Egypt…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 26, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.09 and 1/2, down 3/4 centJul. soybeans closed at $10.22 and 3/4, down 2 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $270.90, down $5.10Jul. soybean oil closed at 52.52, up 70 pointsJul. wheat closed at $5.21, down 7 and 1/4 centsAug. live cattle closed at $209.20, up 22 centsAug. feeder cattle…… Continue Reading
Storm runoff beginning to impact shipping
An official with the Army Corps of Engineers says the frequent rains have not slowed the movement of freight on the inland waterway system. Shannon Bauer tells Brownfield recent heavy rains are not slowing barge traffic. “Service is normal for navigation. Everything is status quo. We know our lock and dams get daily orders for…… Continue Reading
Tackling insects before grain gets damaged
A technical services representative with Central Life Sciences says insect control is critical in many aspects of farming and the food supply chain. Johnny Wilson tells Brownfield, “Insects have an effect on every single one of those supply chain points. Whether it’s on-farm and just dealing with overall grain loss, or at an elevator where…… Continue Reading
