The market ended up the week with three consecutive higher sessions. There was another flash sale of soybeans announced on Friday morning from the USDA. That continues to add the recently reported sales and reports of vessels from China being filled in the Gulf. The market continues to watch weather in South America. Argentina reported has 36 percent…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 28, 2025
Dec. corn $4.35 and 1/4 , up 3 and 1/2 centsJan. soybeans $11.37 3/4 and ½, up 6 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal $314.40, down $2.70Dec soybean oil $51.76, up $.89 centsDec. Chicago wheat $5.3, up 2 centsDec. live cattle $215.30, up $4.27Jan. feeder cattle $323.05, up $7.92Dec. lean hogs $80.45, up 2 centsDec. Class…… Continue Reading
New study from Purdue University could help identify more drought resistant corn hybrids
Researchers at Purdue University are trying to help identify corn hybrids that are more tolerant to drought conditions. Mike Mickelbart, professor of botany and horticulture, says the project is studying more than 300 different hybrids. “Those traits could be directly incorporated into germplasm that ultimately makes it to the farmers’ fields,” he says. “It gives…… Continue Reading
Beef boom balances budget for Minnesota crop and livestock producer
Strong beef prices are helping a Minnesota crop and livestock farmer compensate for low corn and soybean prices. Rose Karau farms near St. James. “On the crop side, the cattle are eating $3 corn. Which makes our budget line items for the cattle a little more affordable. But just having the support on the cattle…… Continue Reading
Real Christmas tree prices expected to stay flat at wholesale
The Real Christmas Tree Board says the majority of wholesale growers aren’t planning on raising prices this year. Executive Director Marsha Gray tells Brownfield their annual survey questions farms that supply up to two-thirds of the Christmas trees grown in the U.S. “Eighty-four percent said they were not raising prices at all,” she shares. “In fact,…… Continue Reading
McCormick: SAF is long-term answer for corn demand, not E15
An ag economist says updates to federal biofuels policies could have a big impact on commodity markets. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says year-round E15 isn’t the long-term answer for corn demand. He tells Brownfield it’s sustainable aviation fuel. “Over the next 10 to 20 years, I fear you’re going to find more and more people…… Continue Reading
2025 wheat crop exceeded expectations in some areas of the Great Plains
The marketing manager for WestBred says the 2025 winter wheat crop exceeded expectations in some areas of the Great Plains. Carrie Roach tells Brownfield, “The highest yield was 238 bushels per acre. The national average yield for wheat in general in the United States is around 54 bushel per acre, so farmers are really using…… Continue Reading
The Top 10 Red Clay Strays Songs
Even before the Red Clay Strays won Vocal Group of the Year at the 2025 CMAs, this band already had a massive grassroots fan base in their corner. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
“The world wants U.S. ethanol,” ACE CEO says as exports climb
U.S. ethanol exports remained strong in 2025. American Coalition for Ethanol CEO Brian Jennings says that’s one of the highlights looking back on the year. “Export markets have continued to be a shining star for this industry. Set a record in 2024, we will once again set a record in 2025. The world wants United…… Continue Reading
NFU members express growing concern over faltering farm safety net
The vice president of advocacy for the National Farmers Union (NFU) says the organization’s membership is concerned about the faltering farm safety net. Mike Stranz says resolutions from state conventions across the country are showing a common theme. “I think there’s a lot of frustration with the farm safety net, especially given how farm bills…… Continue Reading
