Brownfield’s Erin Anderson covers the National FFA Convention and Expo. The post National FFA Convention and Expo appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Elanco Animal Health New Global Headquarters Grand Opening
Brownfield’s Erin Anderson covers the Elanco Animal Health New Global Headquarters Grand Opening The post Elanco Animal Health New Global Headquarters Grand Opening appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Feeder cattle higher as tighter supplies are expected
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed ahead of the week’s direct business, and feeder cattle were up on concerns about short supplies. October live cattle closed $1.55 lower at $235.60, and December live cattle closed $1.47 lower at $238.75. October feeder cattle closed $.77 higher at $362.12, and November feeder cattle closed…… Continue Reading
Replacement heifer strategy: hidden costs and missed opportunities
As cow/calf operators contemplate making investments into replacement heifers, a livestock economist says there are a few things to consider. Kenny Burdine with the University of Kentucky says purchasing bred heifers can be expensive. “But I think it’s easy sometimes to just assume that heifers can be developed in-house for less than they can be…… Continue Reading
Indiana Pork supporting rural communities through ground pork donations
The director of strategic outreach for Indiana Pork says the organization continues its efforts to fight food insecurity in rural communities. Chad Martin says producers recently donated $5,000 worth of ground pork to the Clay County Emergency Food Pantry. “This is part of the We Care principles that we try to educate our youth about,”…… Continue Reading
More than 600 ag groups urging Congress to reverse SNAP cuts in next farm bill
The director of government relations for the National Young Farmers Coalition says cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could worsen food insecurity in rural communities. Vanessa Garcia Planco says provisions included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed earlier this year could impact how families access food assistance. “SNAP is a community builder,”…… Continue Reading
Soybean, corn futures up modestly as U.S. harvest progresses, exports in focus
Soybeans closed higher on short covering and technical buying after an up and down, mostly mixed, session. Beans took the path of least resistance while watching the U.S. harvest and South American planting, both of which in the early stages, but moving forward. Support was limited by the lack of export demand from China and…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 23, 2025
Dec. corn $4.26 and 1/4, up 4 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $10.12, up 1 centOct. soybean meal $275.10, down $3.80Oct. soybean oil 49.35, up 18 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.20 and 1/2, up 9 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle $235.60, down $1.55Oct. feeder cattle $362.12, up 77 centsOct. lean hogs $100.52, up $1.72Oct. Class III milk…… Continue Reading
Over 1 million attend 2025 Illinois and Du Quoin State Fairs
The manager of the Illinois State Fair says planning is well underway for 2026. Rebecca Clark says over 1 million people visited the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair this year. “We are pleasantly surprised.” She says, “We have such loyal, faithful, fair goers. It’s so great to see. This is a family…… Continue Reading
State food labeling laws could cost households thousands, industry tells DOJ
The Corn Refiners Association is asking the Department of Justice for more time to estimate the economic costs of state food labeling policies. President and CEO John Bode tells Brownfield a 30-day public comment period isn’t enough time to fully understand the impact of new food labeling requirements across the supply chain. “We think that…… Continue Reading
