State FFA officers are gathering in Indianapolis this week to help members advance and fine tune their leadership skills as a part of this year’s National FFA Convention. Abbey Garland with Ohio FFA says student leaders are hosting workshops and discussions with hands-on learning experiences. “I’m looking forward to continuing conversations and gathering additional information…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy mostly steady-to-higher Monday
Cash dairy prices were steady-to-higher except for butter Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey remained unchanged at $0.69. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0225 at $1.80. Four sales were recorded, ranging from $1.80 to $1.8025. Cheese barrels were up $0.0250 at $1.7950. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were down…… Continue Reading
Iowa Farm Bureau president encouraged by reports of new U.S.-China trade framework
The president of Iowa Farm Bureau is encouraged by reports over the weekend China has agreed to a trade framework that includes purchases of U.S. soybeans. Brent Johnson grows corn and soybeans in Calhoun County. “To get to a place where it looks like we’ve got some runway here with conversations with China, our largest…… Continue Reading
Central Illinois farmer cites weather, soil differences for mixed yields
A central Illinois farmer says he hopes to wrap up harvest this week. Doug Martin, who grows corn and soybeans in Logan and Macon Counties, says yield results have been variable. “We’re probably 20 to 40 bushels below last year’s yields on corn, depending on the farm, but some are pretty close to last year,…… Continue Reading
Cash flow concerns mount for crop farmers heading into 2026
An extension economist says 2025 has been a tough year for crop farmers. Paul Mitchell with the University of Wisconsin tells Brownfield the 2024 crop did not generate a lot of income and did not trigger many ARC and PLC payments, and the 2025 crop prices are lower. “This crop, it won’t generate commodity support…… Continue Reading
Illinois farmers weigh marketing strategies amid uncertain corn and soybean prices
A pair of Illinois farmers say marketing this year’s corn and soybean crop may be the most challenging part of the season. Mark Wilson, who farms in the northern part of the state, says he’s holding onto a lot of his crop in hopes of positive market news. “Probably a third of my crop is…… Continue Reading
Positive U.S.–China trade talks fuel soybean market rally
The United States and China have reached a preliminary trade agreement framework and soybean prices have moved higher to start the week. Market analyst Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net tells Brownfield the news has sparked some optimism. “What’s got the bean market excited is (Treasury) Secretary Bessent said as part of this negotiation is that the…… Continue Reading
Applications Being Accepted for Missouri Soybean Association’s Yield Contest
In this episode of Spotlight on Soybeans, the Missouri Soybean Association’s Yield Contest is back, and Field Services Manager Dylan Anderson has more details on how to enter the contest. The post Applications Being Accepted for Missouri Soybean Association’s Yield Contest appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Lost confidence in the cattle market
The manager of the MO-KAN Livestock Market in west-central Missouri says the market response from President Trump’s social media posts has brought some fear back into cattle country. Steve Wheeler tells Brownfield… “Everybody was starting to get confidence in the market and when this came out, it scared them. Do I really want to step…… Continue Reading
Fischer remains committed to E15 bill despite support setback
The sponsor of a bill allowing year-round sales of E15 says she’s committed to getting it across the finish line despite losing some support. Deb Fischer, a Republican Senator from Nebraska, says the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act could be attached to a financial assistance package from USDA. “It’s projected that change alone…… Continue Reading
