A financial officer for Farm Credit Services of America says cattle producers need to know what their working capital is. On this episode of Managing for Profit, Cody Griffin suggests working with a lender to help formulate a balance sheet. The post Cattle producers urged to understand working capital position appeared first on Brownfield Ag…… Continue Reading
Lainey Wilson’s Wedding: Big Budget + Bigger Guest List
Lainey Wilson’s wedding is shaping up to be huge — with a packed guest list and reports of a no-expenses-spared celebration. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Parker McCollum and Wife Hallie Expecting Baby No. 2: PHOTO
The “Burn It Down” singer shared the best kind of Christmas surprise — he and wife Hallie are expecting another baby boy next summer. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Volatility expected to remain a factor in 2026 commodity markets
A market analyst says he expects on-going price volatility to continue in 2026. Jim McCormick with AgMarket-dot-net says weather could play a large role. “Not just for beans, but for all commodities. We are well stocked in the world assuming the weather cooperates. Argentina weather looks good. Brazil weather looks good.” He tells Brownfield…… Continue Reading
Finding joy in tough times
Farm Family Coach Elaine Froese says celebrating small wins, sharing tough moments and practicing gratitude are good practices for any farm business. Hear more in the latest Managing for Profit. The post Finding joy in tough times appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Wisconsin’s trade with China down in 2025
Wisconsin’s Ag Secretary says 2025 was another good year for the state’s foreign trade, including trade with China, although sales were down. Randy Romanski says China is a top three market for Wisconsin. “It has been for a while, and we have a lot of products that China wants or needs, and that gets back…… Continue Reading
Blake Shelton Fans Want This Christmas Song Year-Round
He’s got 30 No. 1 hits, but one unexpected song always steals the spotlight when Blake’s on tour. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Live cattle lower heading into holiday break
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were lower, feeders were mostly lower watching direct business. February live cattle closed $1.45 lower at $228.55 and April live cattle closed $1.30 lower at $228.72. January feeder cattle closed $.10 higher at $344.72 and March feeder cattle closed $.20 lower at $338.80. There was another light round…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn, and wheat higher heading into holiday break
Soybeans ended the day higher on technical buying with the January contract up 11 and 1/4 cents to $10.62 and 3/4. Soybean exports have improved and that’s likely helping the market find some support. Higher moves in soybean meal and soybean oil also provided some support to the market. But, export commitments are still well…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 24, 2025
Mar. corn $4.51, up 3 and 1/2 centsJan. soybeans $10.63 and 1/4, up 11 and 3/4 centsJan. soybean meal $304.70, up $3.60Jan soybean oil 49.03, up 73 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.21 and 3/4, up 4 and 3/4 centsFeb. live cattle $228.55, down $1.45Jan. feeder cattle $344.72, up 10 centsFeb. lean hogs $85.05, down 92 centsJan.…… Continue Reading
