A pair of Illinois farmers say a sustained commitment to regenerative agriculture has helped their bottom line. Derek Martin and his brother, Doug, operate Martin Family Farms near Mount Pulaski. “We’ve been at this about 10 years.” He says, “We started with cover crops and biologicals and focused less on synthetic fertilizers and things like…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 23, 2025
Dec. corn $4.28, up 5 centsNov. soybeans $10.44 and 3/4, up 10 centsDec. soybean meal $292.30, up $2.30Dec. soybean oil 50.87, up 80 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.13, up 9 and 1/4 centsDec. live cattle $241.17, up $1.35Nov. feeder cattle $361.45, down $2.77Dec. lean hogs $81.77, down 62 centsNov. Class III milk closed at $17.43, up…… Continue Reading
Grassley to Trump: importing beef from Argentina isn’t ‘America first’
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley disagrees with President Trump’s plan to import beef from Argentina to help lower prices domestically. The Iowa Republican says the move would disincentivize U.S. producers from raising more cattle. “And in the words of the President, repeating what you hear him say so often, the message to the President is pretty…… Continue Reading
Farm Bureau calls for milk order voting reforms ahead of next USDA hearing
An American Farm Bureau economist says he’s hopeful more changes can be made to USDA’s federal milk marketing order rules before another hearing is held. Danny Munch tells Brownfield USDA will have to begin collecting processor cost of production data to help determine if make allowances are justified, but making changes after that data is…… Continue Reading
Trump administration’s beef plan draws support and concern
The Trump administration’s plan to lower beef prices and expand the cattle industry has drawn mixed reactions. Jeff Stolle with the Nebraska Cattleman says the best way to lower beef prices is allowing the U.S. herd to expand. “We are seeing things in the marketplace that are telling us that producers are just starting to…… Continue Reading
Clean Fuels Alliance calls on USTR to fix loophole giving imports unfair advantage
Clean Fuels Alliance America is asking the U.S. Trade Representative to close the gap on imported renewable diesel exempt from reciprocal tariffs. Vice President of Federal Affairs Kurt Kovarik tells Brownfield since April, tariff exemptions have been made for many imported energy products, including renewable diesel, while new tariffs are in place on renewable feedstocks. “With the tariffs…… Continue Reading
‘9-1-1 Nashville’ Actor Isabelle Tate Dead at 23
The young actress debuted on the TV show two weeks ago. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Brazil’s expected record soybean crop pressuring U.S. exports and prices
A senior market advisor at Total Farm Marketing says Brazil’s expected record soybean production could potentially squeeze U.S. farmers out of the global marketplace. Naomi Blohm says on and off trade tensions between the U.S. and China has encouraged Brazilian farmers to expand acreage in recent years. “Back in 2018, Brazil soybean production was at about…… Continue Reading
Ohio pork producers give back to local veterans through fresh pork donation
The Ohio Pork Council is helping address food insecurity in rural communities through fresh pork donations across the state. Jess Stevens, a southern Ohio pork producer, says the organization recently donated more than 300 meals to veterans through the Cleveland-based Volunteers of American Ohio & Indiana. “For food pantries and other organizations that serve those…… Continue Reading
Ohio House of Representatives passes bill that delivers more than $2 billion worth of property tax relief
A state legislator says a local property tax bill recently passed by the Ohio House of Representatives could provide more than $2 billion worth of much-relief for the state’s farmers. District 65 representative David Thomas tells Brownfield House Bill 335 caps future property tax increases based on inflation. “They will not see the spikes that…… Continue Reading
