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Atmospheric river event favors increased storminess over the Western U.S.
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Cattle futures mixed as boxed beef firms and cash trade stays quiet
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures closed mixed, with boxed beef mixed at midday, preparing for widespread direct business. The choppy tone in the broader market also contributed to the mixed finish. December live cattle were up $.27 at $246.77 and February was $.22 higher at $248.75. November feeder cattle were down $.65…… Continue Reading
Hartman highlights corn export, MAHA wins during NCGA presidency
The immediate past president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) says there were several highlights during his year at the helm. Kenneth Hartman Jr., who farms in Monroe County, Illinois, says the organization’s efforts to secure corn export markets in Mexico are one example. “We had a good win with Mexico with the 301-case.” …… Continue Reading
Producers can rapidly improve the herd genetics thanks to technology
Many dairy and beef producers are using technology to improve their herds, including the use of embryos to improve the genetics in a herd. Brownfield’s Larry Lee caught up with Jeremy Howard from Simplot at World Dairy Expo, and he shares some things producers need to know before investing in embryos. The post Producers can…… Continue Reading
Corn futures edge higher as U.S. harvest nears halfway mark amid yield concerns
Soybeans were steady to firm. Soybeans are watching the U.S. harvest pace and planting conditions in Argentina and Brazil. The U.S. harvest is likely about 60% complete, while planting weather in South American mostly looks favorable. Beans continue to wait for the end of the month tariff talks between the U.S. and China. Still, it…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 15, 2025
Dec. corn $4.16 and 3/4, up 3 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.06 and 1/2, unchangedDec. soybean meal $275.90, up $1.60Dec. soybean oil 50.80, up 23 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $4.98 and 3/4, down 1 and 1/2 centsDec. live cattle $246.77, up 27 centsNov. feeder cattle $380.67, down 65 centsDec. lean hogs $83.60, up 45 centsNov. Class…… Continue Reading
Ricketts says building domestic demand could strengthen economic outlook
A U.S. Senator says increasing domestic use of U.S. commodities could help improve the current ag economy. Pete Ricketts tells Brownfield industry leaders in Nebraska are working to diversify market opportunities. “One of the things we can do with our soybeans is feed them to our livestock sector first, and then sell those products overseas,”…… Continue Reading
Cotton farmers face stress without market certainty
A farmer in northwest Mississippi says cotton growers are being pushed to the limit trying to survive another year in a tough ag economy. “The stress levels are high.” Patrick Johnson tells Brownfield more credit is being used to produce a crop that will be deeply in the red again. “You have cotton futures in…… Continue Reading
U.S. specialty crop industry at risk as growers face rising costs, inadequate insurance options
An economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation says specialty crop growers can no longer absorb soaring production costs with limited risk protection. Danny Munch tells Brownfield, “Since 2020, for instance, pesticide costs are up 25 percent, fuels and oils up 32 percent, fertilizer up 37 percent, and cash labor, which makes up a substantial portion, up…… Continue Reading
