Grassley not surprised by China soybean import extension

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is not surprised the Trump administration is giving China more time to fulfill its soybean purchase commitments. The Iowa Republican says global grain merchandisers Cargill and Bunge have indicated the delivery of 12 million metric tons by December 31st is not attainable. “To actually get delivered to them by the end…Continue Reading

Kehoe optimistic about rural health reform funds for Missouri

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe says he’s expecting more details about Missouri’s Rural Health Transformation Plan by the end of the month. “It was funded by the One Big, Beautiful Bill and will increase access. It will improve quality care coordination and incentivize long term sustainability for Missouri’s rural healthcare system. Each state was able to…Continue Reading

Cash dairy prices steady-to-lower Tuesday

Cash dairy prices were steady-to-lower Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Dry whey was unchanged at $0.7450.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0075 at $1.3475.  Ten sales were recorded, ranging from $1.33 to $1.3475.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.4125.  No sales were recorded.  Butter prices were unchanged at $1.4775. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.4775 to $1.48.  Nonfat dry milk was down $0.01 at $1.1650.  One sale was recorded at that price.  The post Cash dairy prices steady-to-lower Tuesday appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     Continue Reading

Missouri Farm Bureau targets property rights as energy demand grows

The intersection of energy security and property rights had the attention of Missouri Farm Bureau members in the final day of resolutions at the annual meeting. President Garrett Hawkins says an increase in electricity demand means “ultimately, people want green space or farmland to run new transmission lines.” Missouri Farm Bureau members have been making…Continue Reading

New avian influenza case confirmed in Wisconsin

Map: USDA map of commercial flocks affected with H5N1 avian influenza as of 12/9/2025 A new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in Wisconsin.  Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection officials say the new case affected 38 birds in a backyard flock in Marquette County.  It’s the first new case in…Continue Reading

U.S. corn ending stocks a little lower, still above 2 billion bushels

The USDA tightened the balance sheet for corn while leaving soybean and wheat ending stocks unchanged. The corn carryout for the current marketing year is now seen at 2.029 billion bushels, 125 million lower than November on a higher export projection. Soybean ending stocks held at 290 million bushels and wheat stayed at 901 million…Continue Reading

Smith says tariffs have prompted concessions in global ag trade

Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith says he’s cautiously optimistic about the long-term outlook for agriculture trade.   He tells Brownfield while he’s not a supporter of tariffs, they’ve brought countries to the negotiating table. “We see concessions from other countries,” Smith said. “I believe that ultimately to have the leveling of the playing field move forward beyond…Continue Reading

NGFA says USMCA review is an opportunity to strengthen the agreement

One ag group says next year’s review of the U.S.- Mexico- Canada Agreement could be an opportunity to strengthen international trade. Mike Seyfert, president and CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association, says the agreement remains critical for the North American food supply chain. “When you look at the export numbers, Mexico will soon…Continue Reading

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