South American dairy producers are watching how the U.S. handles avian influenza cases in dairy cattle. Dr. Tiago Termasi is a veterinarian with Merck Animal Health, and he works with clients in North and South America. Termasi tells Brownfield he recently returned from Brazil, and the most frequent question he was asked about was the…… Continue Reading
Domino’s Launches New Logo and a Jingle Sung By a Country Star
After 13 years, Domino’s is shaking things up with a fresh look and a catchy new jingle. You won’t want to miss this update! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Grand Opening for Post Malone’s Bar Posty’s Was One Huge Party
What a HUGE party! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Livestock advisor expects strong beef market to continue into 2026
A livestock market advisor says beef and dairy producers should expect a strong beef market for at least another year. Matt Wolf from Ever.ag tells Brownfield the size of the cattle herd hasn’t changed much, and cattle prices are significantly higher than they were last year. “You know, comfortably, we’re sitting in the 350s, 355s, and…… Continue Reading
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‘Duck Dynasty’ Adds Another Grandbaby to the Family [Pics]
Big news in the Robertson family! A new bundle of joy has arrived, and the excitement is palpable. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Grain futures slip on harvest pressure, USDA report delay, and trade uncertainty
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Soybeans gave back some gains, watching the U.S. harvest and South American planting. At this point, the trade is waiting for more details on a potential trade aid announcement and the planned end-of-month meeting between President Trump and President Xi. The Pacific Northwest basis has moved…… Continue Reading
Demand grows for modern hog barns as pork industry rebounds
Pork producers continue to recover from historic losses in 2023. Compeer Financial certified appraiser Chester Donkers tells Brownfield negative margins resulted in many contract growers losing business. “Or just people struggling to find pigs to fill their barns. Now it seems like growers, if they have some more modern facilities, have been pretty sought after.”…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures up ahead of wide-spread direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, waiting on direct business to develop. Feeders were sharply higher on the continued tight market-ready supplies. December live cattle closed $1.02 higher at $239.90 and February live cattle closed $1.17 higher at $243.40. November feeder cattle closed $5.22 higher at $374.05 and January feeder…… Continue Reading
Agronomist says spatial fertilizer application helps farmers stretch input dollars
The technical agronomy lead with Advanced Agrilytics says elevated fertilizer costs may have some farmers considering cutting back on applications this fall. However, Jeremy Hogan says placing fertilizer through spatial analysis allows producers to maximize their input budget. “Not every acre requires the same critical level, and so we’re looking at different components within…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 9, 2025
Dec. corn $4.18 and 1/4, down 3 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.22 and 1/4, down 7 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal $276.90, down $1.10Dec. soybean oil 50.94, down 54 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.06 and 1/2, down 3/4 centDec. live cattle $239.90, up $1.02Nov. feeder cattle $374.05, up $5.22Dec. lean hogs $84.35, down $1.75Nov. Class III…… Continue Reading
