At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly higher, feeders were up, supported by sharply higher boxed beef during the session and getting ready for another week of business. February live cattle closed $.12 lower at $235.87 and April live cattle closed $.82 higher at $236.80. March feeder cattle closed $2.62 higher at $355.57…… Continue Reading
Venezuela developments could reshape global nitrogen fertilizer markets long term, analyst says
The vice president of fertilizer with Stone X Group says recent events in Venezuela could have a long-term impact on the nitrogen market. Josh Linville tells Brownfield, “Years ago, back before Chavez and Maduro took over, I believe their urea production capacity was something like 2.2 million tons, which has fallen off dramatically since that…… Continue Reading
Senate bill targets Biden-era rural broadband funding
A bill filed in the U.S. Senate aims to limit rural broadband funding previously allocated under the Biden-era Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Shirley Bloomfield, CEO of NTCA–The Rural Broadband Association, says the Senate bill is disappointing. “It’s frustrating in some ways to see us forget that commitment we had post-COVID to really connect everyone,…… Continue Reading
Minnesota farm leader says tax reforms bring stability to agriculture
The president of the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association is hopeful tax reforms in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will benefit his farm. Darin Johnson grows corn and soybeans near Wells and says some of the policy changes were made permanent. “So it takes a little bit of that uncertainty I guess, which uncertainty is…… Continue Reading
Santa’s dairy consumption is significant
A dairy economist says a Christmas tradition has a noticeable impact on overall dairy consumption. Leonard Polzin with the University of Wisconsin says leaving milk and cookies for Santa Claus adds up. He says if you count 12.5 million American homes with children under 10 serving one eight-ounce glass of milk and one cookie, it’s…… Continue Reading
Robinson charged in nursing home accident
The Jefferson City man that crashed last Thursday into Westbrook Terrace Memory Care on N. Ten Mile Drive in Jefferson City was charged today with first-degree involuntary manslaughter and driving […]… Continue Reading
Inside Derek Hough’s Heartfelt Announcement About His New Baby
After a whirlwind romance and a health scare, this couple is stepping into a new chapter filled with tiny feet and big dreams. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
ISU agronomist says 2025 southern rust outbreak offers lessons
An extension agronomist says southern rust was an unexpected disease pressure for growers in 2025. Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University says southern rust impacted a large portion of the Midwestern corn crop. “I think we were all caught completely off guard by how big of a problem it ended up being,” she said. “We…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 5, 2026
Mar. corn $4.44 and 1/2, up 7 centsMar. soybeans $10.62, up 16 and 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal $299.90, up $3.99Mar. soybean oil 49.87, up 57 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.12 and 1/2, up 6 centsFeb. live cattle $235.87, down 12 centsMar. feeder cattle $358.97, up $2.87Feb. lean hogs $86.15, up $2.05Feb. Class III milk closed at…… Continue Reading
Producer says local push needed to support whole milk law
A Wisconsin dairy farmer says the task of getting whole and 2% milk back into schools now needs local support. Mike Yager milks cows near Mineral Point, Wisconsin. He tells Brownfield now is the critical time for farmers to approach their local school boards who make milk purchasing contracts. “We’re not going to change anything…… Continue Reading
