Taryn Fischels, product marketing manager with John Deere, tells Brownfield at the 2025 Farm Progress Show that many farmers are looking to upgrade equipment as opposed to purchasing brand new in the current ag economy. AUDIO: Taryn Fischels – John Deere The post Farmers looking for equipment upgrades appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Elanco acquires former GM stamping plant in downtown Indianapolis for $27 million
Indiana Governor Mike Braun recently announced the state has sold a former General Motors stamping plant in downtown Indianapolis to Elanco Animal Health for $27 million. In a statement, the governor said the sale will allow the company and its partners to create additional jobs, attract talent, and create the OneHealth Innovation District. The site…… Continue Reading
Temps to stay on the cool-side of normal; moisture opportunities for many
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures nationwide, except for warmer-than-normal weather in the Far West, northern New England, southern Florida, and the western Gulf Coast region. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation across most of the country should contrast with drier-than-normal conditions in the Pacific Northwest.…… Continue Reading
The benefits of residue management
Residue management can help farmers boost yields in 2026. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Connor Sible with the University of Illinois discusses what residue management is and when it can be most effective. The post The benefits of residue management appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Soybeans continue to face pressure from demand
China, the largest buyer of US soybeans, has yet to make a purchase for the 2025-2026 marketing year. Steve Censky, CEO of the American Soybean Association, says it’s time to sound the alarm. “It’s really scary and very shocking,” he says. He tells Brownfield the country normally imports around 100 million metric tons of soybeans…… Continue Reading
USDA preparing to release more farmer assistance
The deputy secretary of the USDA says the agency is examining all avenues to assist farmers suffering through the current ag economy. Stephen Vaden says the administration is acutely aware of the financial pressures facing farmers. “We’re looking at the same commodity prices that the farmers are.” He says, “We know those have got to…… Continue Reading
Soybeans end two-sided session modestly higher
Soybeans closed modestly higher on short covering and technical buying after an up and down day. The U.S. crop rating is the highest in five years, with development right on schedule. Still, the crop will need some rain to finish, and near-term forecasts continue to look mostly dry in some areas. Harvest is starting in…… Continue Reading
New wheat yield record for Michigan?
A wheat specialist says Michigan could meet USDA’s expectations for a record crop. Michigan State University Extension’s Dennis Pennington tells Brownfield despite weather challenges, harvest was ideal in many regions. “We didn’t have any falling number problems until after they’d gotten two or three rains on it,” he shares. “Vomitoxin levels were very low to…… Continue Reading
Cattle, lean hog futures higher
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher, supported by the midday strength in boxed beef and optimism about this week’s direct cash cattle business. Feeders picked up a little bit of extra support from the losses in corn. October live was up $1.37 at $238.20 and December was $1.87…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 26, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.87 and 1/2, down 1 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans closed at $10.28 and 3/4, up 3 and 1/4 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $297.20, up $1.50Sep. soybean oil closed at 52.76, down 155 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.09 and 1/2, up 2 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle closed at $238.20, up…… Continue Reading
