Attorneys General from 22 states are challenging the Trump administration for terminating billions of dollars of federal funding appropriated by Congress. The coalition says using the Office of Management and Budget’s clause to eliminate awards that “no longer effectuate the program goals or agency priorities” is illegal and discriminatory. Plaintiffs say they are not aware…… Continue Reading
Early tar spot detection
Recent heat and humidity are creating favorable conditions for early tar spot detection. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Purdue University Extensions’ Darcy Telenko explains what farmers should be on the lookout for when scouting this growing season. The post Early tar spot detection appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
BASF unveils new yellow-seeded canola hybrid
BASF is launching new canola seed technology that could expand crop acres in the U.S. Bryan Perry, U.S. head of seeds and traits, tells Brownfield the new hybrid, InVigor Gold, is yellow-seeded canola, which has been bred for hotter and drier climates with poor soil quality. “When we’ve really had our proof of concept with…… Continue Reading
Doud says Canadian dairy market access fix needed
A dairy leader who was involved in the last USMCA trade negotiations says there are issues to resolve when the U.S, Canada, and Mexico return to the bargaining table. National Milk Producers Federation CEO Gregg Doud was the USTR’s chief agriculture negotiator during the first Trump administration. He tells Brownfield Canada is the second-best dairy…… Continue Reading
Farm groups optimistic about next WOTUS rule
The Environmental Protection Agency wants a new Waters of the U.S. rule by the end of the year and ag groups are optimistic it will be less burdensome on producers. Courtney Briggs with American Farm Bureau Federation says the EPA’s goal is ambitious. “We do expect there to be a public comment period and an interagency review…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures mostly lower ahead of the week’s business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mixed, mostly lower ahead of the week’s direct business. August live cattle closed $.17 higher at $209.55 and October live cattle closed $.15 lower at $206.95. August feeder cattle closed $.55 lower at $302.25 and September feeder cattle closed $.17 lower at $302.45. Direct cash…… Continue Reading
Federal proposal would bring black vulture relief
The director of commodity programs and food systems with the Illinois Farm Bureau says a re-introduced federal proposal would make it easier for farmers and ranchers to control federally protected black vultures. Tasha Bunting tells Brownfield the birds are predators that tend to target young livestock. “What we are seeing is definitely not a slowdown in…… Continue Reading
Grains monitor energy markets
An ag economist says corn and soybean futures will be monitoring the energy markets in the short-term. Allendale’s Greg McBride tells Brownfield the conflict with Iran has caused crude oil to have some volatility. “When it comes to corn, beans, wheat or anything like that, at this time of the year we’re going to be…… Continue Reading
Heatwave accelerates crop growth and crop pests
Recent heat is expected to accelerate the development of crop pests. Iowa State University Extension entomologist Erin Hodgson says Growing Degree Day Units have exploded with heat indexes in the triple digits across several Midwestern states. “That’s going to accelerate everything, plant growth but also insect growth. So it’s going to speed up everything, the…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 24, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.16 and 1/4, down 3 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.46 and 3/4, down 12 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $280.50, down $1.90Jul. soybean oil closed at 52.17, down 107 pointsJul. wheat closed at $5.35 and 3/4, down 17 centsAug. live cattle closed at $209.55, up 17 centsAug. feeder cattle closed at…… Continue Reading
