Across the Corn Belt, isolated showers are primarily affecting the upper Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, warmer weather is replacing previously cool Midwestern conditions. The warmth favors summer crop development, which is lagging the normal pace in parts of the western Corn Belt. For example, only 14% of the soybeans were dropping leaves by September 7…… Continue Reading
Many in ag “cautiously optimistic” following MAHA Commission report
Many agriculture groups are expressing cautious optimism following the release of the Make America Healthy Again Commission report. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy will address the country’s childhood chronic disease epidemic. “We know the American food system is the safest in the world,” she says. “But now we…… Continue Reading
Many in ag “cautiously optimistic” following MAHA Comission report
Many agriculture groups are expressing cautious optimism following the release of the Make America Healthy Again Commission report. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says the Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy will address the country’s childhood chronic disease epidemic. “We know the American food system is the safest in the world,” she says. “But now we…… Continue Reading
Tennessee Coach on Leave After Praying With Students at Game
School officials said he crossed a line by praying with students on the sidelines. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Kristin Cavallari Presses Pause, Says She’s Protecting Her Peace
The reality TV star is making major changes to protect her peace in both her public and personal life. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Proposed Wisconsin fee changes would impact livestock sellers, haulers
A livestock marketer says Wisconsin’s proposed fee changes for sales barns, dealers, and haulers would harm producers. Curt Larson with Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales tells Brownfield the proposed annual licensing fees under rule ATCP 10 are far above any customary or ordinary price. “In Michigan, the Class One livestock auction pays $400 a year. In…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures sharply lower Tuesday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were sharply lower, and feeders were limit down on technical liquidation. October live cattle closed $5.62 lower at $230.17 and December live cattle closed $6.40 lower at $231.17. October feeder cattle closed $9.25 lower at $349.92 and November feeder cattle closed $9.25 lower at $348.87. There was a…… Continue Reading
Two sides of Prop 12
Congress continues to contemplate federal legislation that would address California’s Proposition 12. Joe Maxwell, president of the political action group Farm Action Fund, says eliminating the measure would be detrimental to the nation’s independent hog farmers because it has created a vital market opportunity. “We’re raising our hogs without crates. That’s what Californians want.” He says,…… Continue Reading
PRRS a problem for swine producers again in 2025
A swine veterinarian suggests 2025 has been another challenging year for virus transmission. Dr. JD Fiechtner is with Boehringer Ingelheim. “Well I think you can hit ‘repeat’ from previous years, that everybody is ultimately frustrated with PRRS. Which has continued to be a big impact in pork production.” He tells Brownfield while there’s no silver…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 9, 2025
Dec. corn $4.19 and 3/4, down 2 centsNov. soybeans $10.31 and 1/4, down 2 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $287.70 up $5.80Oct. soybean oil 49.993 down 105 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.20 and 1/4, down 3 and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle $230.17, down $5.62Oct. feeder cattle $349.92, down $9.25Oct. lean hogs $96.12, up 97 centsOct. Class…… Continue Reading
