The CEO of Growth Energy says 2025 could a milestone year for biofuels trade. Emily Skor tells Brownfield, “We are excited by this administration’s tough stance on trading markets where we don’t have fair access. Brazil is a very good example. They have an 18% tariff on U.S. ethanol. The administration has actually already pointed…… Continue Reading
Attorney general asks DOGE to investigate Grain Belt Express
Missouri’s Attorney General has asked the Trump administration to investigate a $4.9 billion federal loan awarded to the Grain Belt Express. The project would construct transmission lines across Missouri to transport wind-generated energy from Kansas to Indiana. In a letter, Attorney General Andrew Bailey said he wants the Department of Government Efficiency to cancel funding…… Continue Reading
USDA’s HPAI vaccination plan “unclear”
A veterinarian and director of the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory says USDA’s Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza vaccination plan is unclear. Keith Poulsen tells Brownfield “as we get more details, we’ll continue to move forward in fighting the disease.” Vaccinations were part of USDA’s initial 5-point plan in addressing HPAI in poultry, but Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins…… Continue Reading
Most farmers prepared for spring purchases
An agricultural lender says despite the down economy, most farmers have or can get the money they need for planting season. Ty Martin with Compeer Financial tells Brownfield concern about a farm’s financial health was higher about four to five months ago when they feared commodity markets would collapse, but farmers are very good at…… Continue Reading
USA Rice: U.S. should hold India accountable
Karah Janevicius with USA Rice says India and other countries, including China, subsidize farmers for rice production and should be held accountable for unfair trade practices. “They continue to pursue a policy posture that protects their domestic producers and consumers of any imported rice.” She says that puts U.S. farmers at a disadvantage in the…… Continue Reading
Farmers monitoring U.S., South American weather, economist says
Pictured: AgMarket.Net’s Jim McCormick at the 2025 Commodity Classic (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) An ag economist says he’s keeping a close eye on global weather issues. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says conditions have been favorable for South American producers. “Brazil’s crop is going to be a big one. Argentina’s corn crop is a little bit…… Continue Reading
South Dakota corn continues push for E15 solution
The vice president of South Dakota Corn says permanent year-round E15 access would give farmers a reliable market for their grain. Trent Kubik tells Brownfield, “It’s a cleaner burning fuel. Being homegrown, our corn is one of the most sustainable feedstocks you can use for fuel production. Even beyond E15, there’s a lot more uses…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures mostly higher to start the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were up, and feeders were mixed, mostly higher, ahead of the week’s direct business. April lives closed $.30 higher at $200.57 and June live cattle closed $.75 higher at $197.22. April feeder cattle closed $.22 lower at $277.92 and May feeders closed $.35 higher at $278.55. Direct cash…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 10, 2025
May corn closed at $4.72, up 2 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.14, down 11 centsMay soybean meal closed at $302.30, down $2.10May soybean oil closed at 42.26, down 116 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.62 and 1/2, up 11 and 1/4 centsApr. live cattle closed at $200.57, up 30 centsApr. feeder cattle closed at…… Continue Reading
Soybeans down, wheat and corn up ahead of WASDE
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The trade’s monitoring harvest activity in South America, keeping an eye on tariff moves and getting ready for Tuesday’s USDA numbers. Ahead of the report, most analysts expect little change to domestic ending stocks and modest adjustments for crops in both Argentina and Brazil. That report is…… Continue Reading
