Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 16, 2025

Dec. corn $4.21 and 3/4, up 5 centsNov. soybeans $10.10 and 3/4, up 4 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal $276.90, up $1.00Dec. soybean oil 50.87, up 7 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.02 and 1/2, up 3 and 3/4 centsDec. live cattle $247.87, up $1.10Nov. feeder cattle $380.95, up 27 centsDec. lean hogs $82.60, down $1.00Nov. Class…… Continue Reading

Wisconsin farmers fear Portage County ordinance would make it harder to keep farming

The Wisconsin Farm Bureau is concerned that a patchwork of local regulations could severely impact the state’s agriculture industry. Farm Bureau’s Director of Local Government Nate Zimdars tells Brownfield a proposed ordinance Portage County board members are fast-tracking would be more restrictive than existing state law. “Extra restrictions that would regulate things such as air quality, emissions,…… Continue Reading

Beef on dairy: Different genetics require different management

A specialist from Purina says beef-on-dairy calves require different nutrition management. Laurence Williams says they should not be fed like the new dairy calves. “These cattle are different genetically so they need a different plane of nutrition, a different type of nutrition because their whole make up is different.” He tells Brownfield the calves are worth…… Continue Reading

U.S. ethanol production rises as seasonal maintenance winds down

U.S. ethanol production moved slightly higher over the past week as more facilities ended seasonal maintenance. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production 1.074 million barrels per day, the highest average in more than a month, up 3,000 on the week and 32,000 on the year. Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development…… Continue Reading

Pioneer leader highlights top-performing areas in 2025 corn harvest

Areas that benefited the most from good weather during the growing season are being revealed during harvest. Pioneer U.S. marketing leader for corn Brandon Walter says if there’s a “garden spot” in the Midwest this year, southern Minnesota could be it. “I’ve heard great comments of how conditions have been there. Portions of eastern Nebraska…… Continue Reading

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