The new executive director of the Iowa FFA Foundation boasts a background in agribusiness and ag policy. Shannon Latham has served in a leadership role with north Iowa-based Latham High-Tech Seeds for over 20 years and currently represents the 55th District in the Iowa House. She tells Brownfield her FFA advisor accompanied her on a…… Continue Reading
U.S. cattle industry braces for impact as Mexican imports loom
The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says once the U.S. decides to resume live cattle imports from Mexico, the market will have a strong reaction. Jackie Moore operates Joplin Regional Stockyards in Missouri. “Probably the thought of it happening and when it happens, it’s probably going to break the…… Continue Reading
Milk futures and cash dairy mixed Thursday
On the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Thursday November Class III milk futures closed a penny lower at $17.83. December up 19 at $17.32. January futures 4 higher at $16.71. February through April contracts down 6 to up 1. Dry whey unchanged at $0.70 Blocks unchanged at $1.8250 Barrels unchanged at $1.82 Butter up $0.0175 at $1.5725…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 30, 2025
Dec. corn $4.30 and 1/4, down 3 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.91 and 1/4, up 11 centsDec. soybean meal $315.60, up $6.90Dec. soybean oil 49.65, down 51 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.24 and 1/4, down 8 centsDec. live cattle $231.10, up 20 centsNov. feeder cattle $341.82, down 25 centsDec. lean hogs $80.82, up 5 centsNov. Class…… Continue Reading
Government shutdown halts USDA milk data, delaying dairy risk calculations
A dairy market analyst says the lack of the USDA’s October Milk Production Report has the potential to slow down insurance payments for farmers. Sarina Sharp with the Daily Dairy Report tells Brownfield dairy risk management programs rely on the data for third-quarter calculations. “For the DRP insurance program, there’s a yield adjustment factor just like there is…… Continue Reading
Soybeans mostly up as China Commits to major U.S. purchases for 2025 and beyond
Soybeans were mixed, mostly higher, with commercial spread trade supporting the 2025/26 contracts. China says it will buy 12 million tons of U.S. soybeans this year and at least 25 million per year over the next three years. That’s essentially bringing U.S./China soybean trade back to the levels prior to this latest tariff spat. Without…… Continue Reading
Big Buck, Big Story: Rob Sand’s 200-Inch Urban Bowhunt in Des Moines
The post Big Buck, Big Story: Rob Sand’s 200-Inch Urban Bowhunt in Des Moines appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
‘Landman’ Season 2: Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Fans are avidly clamoring for any information they can get about what the new episodes might bring. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Miranda Lambert Says Brendan McLoughlin Is Becoming a Country Boy
After almost seven years of marriage to Lambert, Brendan McLoughlin is fully embracing the Southern life. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
China’s soybean commitment brings reassurance to U.S. farmers, says Kansas Soybean Assn CEO
The CEO of the Kansas Soybean Association says China’s verbal commitment to purchase U.S. soybeans helps provide some reassurance for farmers. Kaleb Little says the deal includes exports sales through 2028. “I think the long term (agreement) is really what is bringing some excitement and stability back to the market.” He tells Brownfield ensuring…… Continue Reading
