An agricultural land expert says land rents for 2026 are stable. Colton Lacina with Farmers National Company says his firm manages annual leases on five thousand farms across twenty-nine states, and the price of renting cropland isn’t moving much. “This year so far, we’ve negotiated about a third of those leases to date, and the…… Continue Reading
Research ties rising farm wages to growing dependence on ag imports
Researchers say the cost of farm labor is directly linked to the amount of fresh produce the U.S. imports. Michigan State University ag labor specialist Zach Rutledge has been analyzing the correlation between farm wages and ag imports into the U.S. over the past three decades. “When wages rise, we are seeing that statistically linked to the…… Continue Reading
New FarmPath program aims to build sustainability and business skills for young farmers
The executive director of the Mosaic Company Foundation for Sustainable Food Systems says the next generation of agriculture will be better equipped thanks to the launch of FarmPath. Ann Steensland tells Brownfield, “Farm Path is designed to provide both practical skills, mentorship opportunities, and an opportunity to build community and networks with other farmers.” She…… Continue Reading
Three new cases of HPAI found in LaGrange County, Indiana
Three new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have been detected in LaGrange County, Indiana. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the latest cases have been confirmed on two commercial meat duck operations and a commercial egg laying facility. In total, more than 35,000 birds have been depopulated. A 6.2-mile control area and…… Continue Reading
Farm Bureau: Trump likely to keep using tariffs
A senior director of government relations says tariffs will likely remain part of President Trump’s trade strategy, regardless of the U.S. Supreme Court decision. Dave Salmonsen with the American Farm Bureau Federation tells Brownfield tariffs bring countries to the negotiating table. “We’ve seen deals with the United Kingdom and several of the countries in Southeast…… Continue Reading
Farm coach: profitability still possible for farmers with strong management practices
A farm business management coach says it’s still possible for farmers to be profitable and reduce losses in challenging times. Bret Oelke with Innovus Agra says profitability comes down to being excellent in more than one area of farm management. The post Farm coach: profitability still possible for farmers with strong management practices appeared first…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures limit down at midweek
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were limit down on fund liquidation and technical weakness. The market continues to digest the administration’s talk of an eventual reopening of the southern border. December live cattle closed $7.25 lower at $220.52 and February live cattle closed $7.25 lower at $218.12. January feeder cattle closed…… Continue Reading
Farmland values holding steady
An agricultural real estate expert says there has not been a drop in most farmland values. Colton Lacina with Farmers National Company tells Brownfield despite the farm economy, ag land values have been steady. “Depends on locale. Depends on quality. High quality land has definitely held tighter than marginal land. We have seen, in pockets,…… Continue Reading
Soybeans gain on China trade hopes, corn up on record ethanol production
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. Support came from the ongoing cautious optimism about the trade framework with China. Still, there are a lot of unknowns about the proposed deal and China also continues to buy beans from Brazil. Beijing is suspending retaliatory tariffs against the U.S., but there is a competitive disadvantage…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 5, 2025
Dec. corn $4.35 and 1/4, up 3 and 3/4 centsJan. soybeans $11.34 and 1/4, up 12 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal $324.80, up $7.40Dec. soybean oil 49.69, up 16 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.54 and 3/4, up 4 and 1/2 centsDec. live cattle $220.52, down $7.25Jan. feeder cattle $319.97, down $9.25Dec. lean hogs $80.60, up 67…… Continue Reading
