A U.S. Congressman from Missouri says there’s an appetite for Congress to provide more financial assistance to farmers this year. Mark Alford says lawmakers from ag-focused states have been talking about low commodity prices and high input costs. “These issues that have permiated aren’t the result of bad farming practices. They’re the result of the…… Continue Reading
Farmers could see relief as USDA, White House weigh support options
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins told reporters on Thursday the USDA is working closely with the White House to determine what assistance looks like as farmers navigating high input costs and low commodity prices. Brooke Rollins tells Brownfield “we’re still watching the markets, nothing’s official yet. But whether its Section 32 funds, the tariffs give us…… Continue Reading
Federal mental health support for farmers in jeopardy without new farm bill
Services through the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network are diminishing until Congress passes additional appropriations. “It has saved lives.” Remington Rice leads Michigan State University Extension’s Managing Farm Stress Program. “We’ve been operating on a budget set in 2017/2018 in 2025, and as you know, and every farmer listening knows, costs have went up,”…… Continue Reading
Soybean harvest nears for Minnesota farmer amid variable conditions
A farmer in southwest Minnesota says he’s been fortunate with moisture this growing season. “But you don’t have to go very far, there are some spots over by Marshall that are quite wet.” Joel Schreurs grows corn and soybeans in Lincoln County and tells Brownfield most crops in his area look good. “Seeing there’s just…… Continue Reading
Soybeans tick up despite weak exports, corn, wheat supported by demand
Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. Argentina’s grain export tax suspension has ended after reaching Buenos Aires’ $7 billion goal, which reportedly included a lot of soybeans to China. U.S. export sales were below a week ago at 26.6 billion bushels, with nothing to China. Last week’s big U.S. buyers were…… Continue Reading
UW expert: Lack of reliable data limits farm safety education efforts
A University of Wisconsin farm safety specialist says educating farmers and the general public about rural safety requires good data that’s not always easy to get. John Shutske with the University of Wisconsin tells Brownfield not every state is the same when it comes to reporting road crash data, and much of the information they…… Continue Reading
Cutting USDA Household Food Insecurity Survey could weaken hunger relief efforts
The chief advocacy and policy officer for Meals on Wheels America says the elimination of USDA’s annual Household Food Security Survey could impact hunger relief efforts across the country. Josh Protas tells Brownfield without up-to-date information it could be more difficult to target communities that need assistance. “Unfortunately, the investments in terms of federal budget for…… Continue Reading
Republicans ask for fair allocation of Rural Health Transformation Program
Some U.S. House Republicans are calling for fair implementation of the Rural Health Transformation Program. Lawmakers say the program will serve as a lifeline for rural and at-risk hospitals, and allocations need to prioritize rural communities with the greatest needs, regardless of political affiliations. The One Big Beautiful Bill allocated $50 billion over five years…… Continue Reading
Ernst: Farmers need certainty as farm bill extension nears expiration
A U.S. Senator from Iowa says farm bill work needs to be a priority for Congress the rest of the year. Republican Joni Ernst tells Brownfield the current extension of the 2018 Farm Bill expires at the end of the month. “We’ve got to figure out how do we bring some of those Democrats on…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 25, 2025
Dec. corn $4.25 and 3/4, up 1 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $10.12 and 1/4, up 3 and 1/4 centsOct. soybean meal $268.60, down $3.10Oct. soybean oil 49.74, up 45 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.27, up 7 and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle $232.05, down $2.00Oct. feeder cattle $354.05, down $5.57Oct. lean hogs $100.10, up 67 centsOct. Class…… Continue Reading
