Growers in the Upper Midwest dealt with several soybean diseases this year. Stine Seed agronomist Susan Hart covers Minnesota and the Dakotas and says harsh spring conditions made crops vulnerable. “They got beat up so hard right when those beans were coming out of the ground that really just set up a great situation for…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 28, 2025
Dec. corn $4.32, up 3 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.78 and 1/4, up 11 centsDec. soybean meal $306.50, up $8.30Dec. soybean oil 50.26, down 51 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.29, up 3 centsDec. live cattle $226.57, down 60 centsNov. feeder cattle $333.40, down $5.05Dec. lean hogs $80.82, down 67 centsNov. Class III milk closed at $17.84,…… Continue Reading
FFA members flood Indianapolis for 98th annual National FFA Convention
The 98th annual National FFA Convention is officially underway. National FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider of Illinois tells Brownfield this week is an opportunity for members to make an impact. “Lean into the once in a lifetime to meet people you may never meet again and cherish the opportunity you have to make connections that are far beyond…… Continue Reading
Arrest Made After Man Threatens Mass Violence in Nashville
A 53-year-old Goodlettsville man was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill police officers and crowds of people in downtown Nashville. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices mostly higher Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were higher except for butter Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.01 at $0.70. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0225 for a second straight day at $1.8225. Nine sales were recorded, ranging from $1.8125 to $1.83. Cheese barrels were up $0.0250, also…… Continue Reading
Growing international markets expected to drive U.S. ethanol exports
The chairman of the U.S. Grains & Bioproducts Council says the ethanol export outlook is positive. “We see that as having the fastest, biggest potential of moving corn.” Mark Wilson, who farms in northern Illinois, says several Asian countries are expanding use of the renewable fuel, and the U.S. is poised to be a main…… Continue Reading
Soybean prices surge to 13-month highs on optimism over U.S.-China talks
Soybean futures are at new highs as the market responds to reports China and the U.S. are closing in on a trade deal. Market analyst Angie Setzer with Consus Ag Consulting says prices are at levels not seen since September 2024. “On the November contract, I was just looking that up today. I know we’re…… Continue Reading
Mergen joins Brownfield Ag News as fall broadcast intern
Brownfield Ag News is pleased to welcome Mattilyn Mergen as its fall broadcast intern. Throughout the semester, Mergen will work alongside Brownfield’s team of twelve farm broadcasters to create compelling content for the network’s radio and multimedia platforms. “Mattilyn’s passion for agriculture and her strong multimedia skills make her a valuable addition to our team,”…… Continue Reading
Tom Vilsack says innovation and relief funding key to tackling global hunger
The CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation says more needs to be done to address the global hunger crisis. Tom Vilsack, who’s also a former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and served as governor of Iowa, says world leaders need to prioritize emergency food aid. “A doubling of emergency assistance and relief,” he said. “Because…… Continue Reading
Senate committee hears concerns over rising costs tied to ag industry consolidation
Some members of the ag industry say the rapid consolidation of crop input companies raises concerns about competition and transparency. During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday, American Soybean Association President and Kentucky farmer Caleb Ragland told lawmakers prices have skyrocketed since 2020 while commodity prices have fallen. “In just 5 years, seed prices…… Continue Reading
