Dec. corn $4.19 and 3/4 up 1 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.33 up 1 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $280.10 up $2.50Oct. soybean oil 51.51 up 07 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.19 and 1/2 down 2 and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle $236.95 down $1.37Oct. feeder cattle $358.95 down $2.55Oct. lean hogs $95.02 up $1.20Oct. Class III…… Continue Reading
Minnesota’s Finstad hosts Trade Undersecretary at farmer roundtable
Farmers and farm groups met with USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg Wednesday. Minnesota Congressman Brad Finstad hosted a roundtable in New Ulm, Minnesota and says Linderberg heard concerns that were expressed during the August recess. “In regards to the current climate and whether it’s the price or the trade talks…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures sharply lower heading into Friday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply lower on the steady to lower cash business. October live cattle closed $1.37 lower at $236.95 and December live cattle closed $1.70 lower at $238.55. October feeder cattle closed $2.55 lower at $358.95 and November feeder cattle closed $3.00 lower at $358.07. There was…… Continue Reading
360 Rain bringing advancements to in-season nutrition
360 Yield Center’s “360 Rain” automated irrigation system is bringing advancements to in-season crop nutrition options. Loren Weaver, the company’s regional sales manager for the eastern U.S., discussed the latest developments of the technology with Brownfield at the 2025 Farm Progress Show. AUDIO: Loren Weaver – 360 Yield Center The post 360 Rain bringing advancements…… Continue Reading
Grassley concerned about a farm income “crescendo” resulting in the need for assistance
The prospect of negative returns this year and next has some farmers asking if Congress is working on financial assistance. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says if an aid package comes together yet this year, it would most likely be through appropriations. “I don’t know for sure. Remember when it was directly related to tariffs on…… Continue Reading
Late-season corn disease brings concerns
Industry professionals expect farmers to face challenges caused by late-season corn diseases. Ian Matzenbacher, an agronomist covering Illinois with Stine Seed, tells Brownfield, “The southern rust really moved in pretty far, even up into northern Illinois.” He says, “Some of the guys that didn’t spray fungicide, they’re probably gonna be hurting a little bit. Tar…… Continue Reading
Long-term ag research requires support from Congress
A research director says Congress making USDA’s Ag Research Service a priority is critical for the future of agricultural production. Phil Robertson is the director of Michigan State University’s Long-Term Agroecosystem Project. “The president’s budget cut the LTAR program and ARS pretty substantially,” he says. “That has not translated into actual cuts, though both the House and…… Continue Reading
Delta farmers face economic crossroads amid growing uncertainty
A northeast Arkansas farmer says there continues to be widespread concern about the farm economy. Scott Matthews, who raises rice, corn, and soybeans in western Poinsett County in Northeast Arkansas, says, “Everybody is underwater.” He tells Brownfield there’s a crisis looming in farm country. “Last year, we were the victim of two hurricanes, and it…… Continue Reading
Kane Brown Gives Epic End-of-Tour Gifts, Opener Ashley Cooke Says
According to up-and-comer Ashley Cooke, Kane Brown is the headliner you want to tour with. He gives great gifts! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Protecting Ohio farmland
An Ohio State University professor says the steady loss of farmland across the state is creating challenges for farmers trying to navigate the down ag economy. Ani Katchova says recent studies show Ohio has lost about two percent of its agricultural land since 2001. She tells Brownfield fewer available acres can cause land values to increase.…… Continue Reading
