The Michigan Soybean Committee President says he’s relying on grain storage this fall to help him be more flexible for potential marketing opportunities. Mark Senk tells Brownfield he’s thankful he has the capacity to sit and wait for better prices for a bit. “I am able to store most of our fall harvest,” he says.…… Continue Reading
U.S. corn shipments maintain strong momentum
U.S. corn continues to leave port at a rapid clip, boosted by favorable pricing against key competitors. The USDA says corn inspections during the week ending October 9th were more than double a year ago, with Mexico and Colombia as the top destinations, and the overall pace staying faster than last marketing year. Wheat export…… Continue Reading
Ag economist: soybeans likely secondary in U.S.-China trade talks
An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says soybeans are likely still on the table when the U.S. and China meet at the end of October, but probably not as high on the list. Ben Brown tells Brownfield “this go around I think it’s going to center on critical minerals and magnets. That’s what…… Continue Reading
Missouri farmer on input costs: it’s going to be a rough year
A farmer in central Missouri says he’s concerned about how expensive it is to raise corn and soybeans. “It’s going to be a rough year next year.” Jay Schutte, who raises corn, soybeans and cattle in Audrain County, says even when you pre-pay and consider better seed genetics, it’s hard to make inputs pencil out.…… Continue Reading
Is it now or never for year-round E15?
The executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association fears it could be now or never for Congress to pass year-round E15. Monte Shaw tells Brownfield federal legislation allowing uninterrupted nationwide sales of fuel blended with 15 percent ethanol must happen before the end of the year. “There’s no try, there’s no this would be…… Continue Reading
Grain marketing specialist says there could be opportunities to protect some margins this fall
The president of AgResource Company says there could be opportunities to protect some margins this fall. Dan Basse tells Brownfield farmers will need to be more proactive in their grain marketing. “We’ve had December corn recently at $4.60 a bushel and new soybeans making it close to $11 a bushel,” he says. “Those are some…… Continue Reading
Extension specialist encourages “conceptual biosecurity” as avian flu persists
Highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to infiltrate poultry facilities despite ongoing improvements in biosecurity. Dr. Abby Schuft is a program leader in the University of Minnesota Extension Agricultural and Natural Resource Systems Department. “We are now beyond having clean boots and clean clothing when we enter the housing where our birds are. There are so…… Continue Reading
One in four farmers could lose insurance as ACA credits expire
The ranking member of the House Committee on China says the healthcare credits at the heart of the ongoing federal government shutdown are vital to farmers. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi tells Brownfield, “One of the things that’s about to happen is Obamacare tax credits are about to expire for millions of people, including five million who…… Continue Reading
Farmers face mounting losses amid low prices and rising production costs
A Kansas farmer says it isn’t just low commodity prices that are causing problems for producers. Paul Penner says rising input costs are putting farmers in a tough spot. “Every bushel of crop that’s being produced is produced at a loss, and that can only be sustainable for a certain amount of time before you…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 14, 2025
Dec. corn $4.10 and 3/4, down 2 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.07 and 3/4, up 1 centDec. soybean meal $274.10, down 90 centsDec. soybean oil 50.60, up 63 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $4.96 and 3/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsDec. live cattle $244.75, up $2.22Nov. feeder cattle $376.72, up 82 centsDec. lean hogs $84.85, up 82…… Continue Reading
