An ag economist says the lack of trade and export data from the USDA is adding to the volatility to beef and pork markets. Josh Maples with Mississippi State University Extension says there’s only information available through the first seven months of this year. “We’re having to guess quite a bit on the pork side…… Continue Reading
Tar spot, southern rust, and more: Minnesota corn faces a tough year
A central Minnesota farmer faced an onslaught of crop diseases this year. Owen Gohlke grows corn and soybeans near Belle Plaine and says problems arose from a wet growing season. “Corn this year, we literally had every disease that you could imagine in central Minnesota. For example, we normally do not see southern rust as…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures limit higher to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle ended the day limit higher on oversold signals. December live cattle closed $7.25 higher at $228.55 and February live cattle closed $7.25 higher at $227. January feeder cattle closed $9.25 higher at $328.82 and March feeder cattle closed $9.25 higher at $323.22. It was a typically…… Continue Reading
Soybean rise ahead of USDA Report as China demand, Brazil planting shape market
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Beans remain cautiously optimistic about that recent trade deal framework with China. While there’s more unconfirmed talk of China buying U.S. beans, Brazil has a price advantage right now, and purchase commitments or not, Beijing does usually go with the lowest available price. China still has…… Continue Reading
BASF urges farmers to review financing options for 2026 plans
The marketing director for U.S. crop protection with BASF says farmers planning for 2026 should be aware of their financing choices. Brady Spangenberg says that the ag lending market is competitive, and farmers can use that to their advantage. “If you’re spending money out of an operating note that’s at 7-8%, that’s at least a…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 10, 2025
Dec. corn $4.29 and 3/4, up 2 and 1/2 centsJan. soybeans $11.30, up 13 centsDec. soybean meal $320.00, up $2.90Dec. soybean oil 50.58, up 90 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.35 and 3/4, up 8 centsDec. live cattle $228.55, up $7.20Jan. feeder cattle $328.82, up $9.25Dec. lean hogs $87.77, up $3.37Dec. Class III milk closed at $17.15,…… Continue Reading
Good corn harvest hits South Dakota, storage space tight
A farmer in eastern South Dakota says he harvested one of the best corn crops ever this fall. Dave Ellens farms in Moody and Lake Counties. “The 230 to 250 bushels/acre range is where I heard a lot of reports and you know, a lot of times you don’t hear anywhere from 200 to 230…… Continue Reading
Making Cover Crop Decisions for the Winter
If you’re planting a cover crop this winter, Clayton Light, Director of Conservation Ag and Farm Operations, says to have a plan. Listen to this Spotlight on Soybeans to learn more! The post Making Cover Crop Decisions for the Winter appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
New Michigan legislation would resolve farmland tax disputes and protect preservation programs
The Michigan Senate Natural Resources and Agriculture Committee has unanimously approved legislation to clarify farmland preservation and conservation easement tax provisions. Chair Sue Shink, a co-sponsor, says recent reinterpretations of P.A. 116 by the Department of Treasury would have cost farmers years in back taxes. “In spite of them believing that they were paying the…… Continue Reading
Kehoe: Missouri aims to boost rural healthcare with federal funds
Missouri leaders have submitted a plan to the Trump administration that they say would help improve healthcare access for rural Missourians. Missouri could receive up to $250 million each year, for five years, to implement the Rural Health Transformation Plan. Governor Mike Kehoe tells Brownfield… “I believe that the resources we receive can accomplish our…… Continue Reading
