The co-director of the Ag and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M says U.S. farmers still need federal assistance despite last week’s new trade framework between the U.S. and China. Bart Fischer says the agreement is a positive step in reducing trade uncertainty, but it doesn’t address high input costs. “We’re still dealing with the…… Continue Reading
USDA to release key reports during government shutdown
The USDA says it will be releasing some reports this month amid the government shutdown, and a market analyst says there are still questions about the data USDA provides. Sam Hudson with Cornbelt Marketing says he’s watching U.S. corn and soybean yield estimates in the November supply and demand report. “I’m not sure if we’re…… Continue Reading
Soybeans higher with more support from optimism on trade with China
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. Beans continue to show some cautious optimism about the trade framework with China. China reportedly bought some U.S. soybeans over the weekend, while also continuing to buy beans from Brazil as well. If there is any uncertainty about that U.S./China trade framework, it’s mostly in regard to…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 3, 2025
Dec. corn $4.34 and 1/4, up 2 and 3/4 centsJan. soybeans $11.34 and 1/4, up 19 centsDec. soybean meal $320.80, down 80 centsDec. soybean oil 49.84, up 116 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.43 and 1/2, up 9 and 1/2 centsDec. live cattle $232.20, up $2.52Jan. feeder cattle $336.52, up $4.62Dec. lean hogs $80.60, down 67 centsDec.…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures were sharply higher and lean hogs mixed
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher, supported by oversold signals, the tight supply of market ready numbers, and the midday gains in boxed beef. December live was up $2.52 at $232.20 and February was $2.72 higher at $230.40. January feeder cattle were $4.62 higher at $336.52 and March…… Continue Reading
Southwest Ohio farmer says drought and disease cut into 2025 yields
A southwest Ohio farmer says drought and disease cut into his 2025 yields. Eric Tipton tells Brownfield, “With the rain that we were getting in late July, I think there was a lot of excitement, but then the rain shut off, and it set us up for an average year. We’ve got some really good stuff,…… Continue Reading
Jake Owen Reveals How Being Single Again Shaped His New Album
Jake Owen opens up about love and loss—his journey through heartache is as real as the songs he creates. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
McHargue says soybean sector could be “turning the corner”
The president of the Nebraska Farm Bureau says he’s optimistic about the future of the soybean industry. Mark McHargue says it’s trending in the right direction. “With some of these other trade agreements, certainly will have additional sales even though we don’t know how much that is going to add up to but when you…… Continue Reading
Central Illinois farmer says 2025 harvest was fast and furious
A central Illinois farmer says the 2025 harvest season was fast and furious. Matt Bennett, who grows corn and soybeans in Shelby County, tells Brownfield, “Most of the corn came out pretty good, yields very close to APH, a little bit above in some places.” He says, “April-planted beans were awfully good. The later May-planted…… Continue Reading
Intense rainfall events rising even as overall U.S. precipitation declines
New analysis from AccuWeather finds annual precipitation in the U.S. has slightly declined overall, but events are more intense during the growing season. Senior meteorologist Paul Pastelok tells Brownfield the long-term drought in the Southwest has made a big impact on totals. “It’s down 2.7 percent, the trend since 1995,” he says. Pastelok says when…… Continue Reading
