A new multi-seed crush facility coming online in southeast South Dakota this fall is starting to contract soybeans. “We have probably half of what we need so we need to buy a few more yet.” Tom Kersting is the CEO of the South Dakota Soybean Processors, the group that manages High Plains Processing in Mitchell.…… Continue Reading
Dwindling sugar regions highlight need for improved policies
The head of a sugarbeet cooperative says domestic sugar-producing regions are disappearing because of poor economic conditions. Neil Juhnke with the Michigan Sugar Company tells Brownfield processing facilities in Texas and California have closed over the past year. “The market is oversupplied, we’re over the targeted 15 percent stocks to use,” he explains. “The price…… Continue Reading
Senate DFL Majority leader Murphy discusses Minnesota farm struggles
The DFL majority leader of the Minnesota Senate says she’s aware of challenges facing farmers in the state. Erin Murphy tells Brownfield agriculture is a critical part of Minnesota’s economy. “And I think farmers are concerned about their access to markets, especially when we see things happening with SNAP and USAID. I think they are…… Continue Reading
New building in the works for Missouri Corn
Construction is expected to start in September on a new building for Missouri Corn in Jefferson City. CEO Bradley Schad says the plans have been in the works for years. “We purchased the ground a few years ago and we’ve taken into consideration making sure we are future-proofing this building.” He says in 20 years,…… Continue Reading
Work continues to push back NWS
The CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says there continues to be increased cooperation from Mexico’s government in the fight against New World screwworm. Colin Woodall tells Brownfield, “We believe the 44 flights a week that are going on right now that are distributing all of the production out of the Panama facility is…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn hold onto modest gains
Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. Development weather looks mostly favorable, and a major crop tour has shown good yield estimates and pod counts. Still, this crop is not fully made yet and weather will have to remain nearly ideal to meet the USDA’s projected record yield. The trade would like…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures sharply higher, lean hogs mixed
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher on general optimism about this week’s direct business. Still, the major direct markets were quiet during the session and widespread trade could wait until after Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed Report. October live was up $3.50 at $234.85 and December was $3.20…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 20, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.80, up 1/2 centSep. soybeans closed at $10.15, up 2 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $292.00, up $4.60Sep. soybean oil closed at 51.20, down 48 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.05 and 1/2, up 7 centsOct. live cattle closed at $234.85, up $3.50Sep. feeder cattle closed at $358.10, up $5.67Oct. lean hogs…… Continue Reading
Broiler placements hold higher trend
USDA data continues to point to higher broiler chicken production in 2025. 250.314 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators last week, dipping 283,000 head on the week, but rising 1% on the year, with average hatchability steady at 79.4%. 193.991 million broiler-type chicks were placed into meat production, an increase of 866,000 from the…… Continue Reading
Farm Progress Show marking milestone
It’s a milestone year for the “Super Bowl of Agriculture.” Matt Jungmann, national events manager with Farm Progress, says the 2025 Farm Progress Show marks the 20th anniversary of one of the industry’s largest events moving to permanent sites in Decatur, IL, and Boone, IA. “The show has evolved and grown and become, I think,…… Continue Reading
