A professor at the University of Illinois says the Trump administration’s announced Farmer Bridge Assistance Program is expected to help many farmers get back to break even. Nick Paulsen tells Brownfield, “$50 give or take on corn, $25 to $35 on soybeans, around $30 to $40 per acre for wheat. That would definitely make a…… Continue Reading
Wide basis and rising costs shaping 2026 crop decisions in northeast Nebraska
A northeast Nebraska farmer says market uncertainty is making it harder to plan for 2026. Adam Boeckenhauer says he won’t be shifting to more soybean acres because of demand concerns. “We’ll be a little heavy on corn. At this point, we’re just going to do things as is.” He tells Brownfield that capitalizing on price…… Continue Reading
Corn extends gains as soybeans drift lower
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Forecasts do have drier weather in parts of Argentina starting early next year, but conditions in the rest of South American mostly look good. That drier pattern for Argentina could be limited, and Brazil seems to be on track for a record crop in 2026, with planting…… Continue Reading
OSU expert says proper ventilation is key to protecting swine health throughout the winter
A field specialist at Ohio State University says proper ventilation management is critical to protecting swine health throughout the winter months. Glen Arnold tells Brownfield, “The fans should be clean. The shutters should be lubricated. We don’t want to short circuit the ventilation system by having unplanned openings such as pit covers left off of…… Continue Reading
Soybean industry highlighting the importance of seed oils to the U.S. food supply chain
New checkoff-funded research is showcasing the importance of seed oils to the U.S. food supply chain. Michigan farmer Carla Schultz says seed oils are essential to a balanced diet. “We have to go back to the science research claims,” she says. “We find that it’s heart healthy. We find that it’s good to use in everyday cooking.…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 18, 2025
Mar. corn $4.44 and 1/2, up 4 centsJan. soybeans $10.52 and 1/4, down 6 centsJan. soybean meal $298.40, up 20 centsJan soybean oil 48.11, down 41 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.07 and 3/4, up 1 and 1/2 centsFeb. live cattle $228.40, down $1.15Jan. feeder cattle $340.27, down $1.25Feb. lean hogs $84.12, up $1.12Jan. Class III milk…… Continue Reading
Boozman: farmer bridge program might not be enough for struggling farmers
The chairman of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee says the USDA’s new Farmer Bridge Assistance Program will help farmers struggling in the tough ag economy, but “I think the unknown question is right now, is it enough? Is it going the be enough to get people through?” John Boozman says the USDA is trying to…… Continue Reading
Burn barrel fire burns down outbuilding in Jefferson City
Jefferson City Fire Crews called out early this morning of ra structure fire. The call came in at 12:27 a.m. in the 300 block of Clay St. Fire personnel arrived […]… Continue Reading
Columbia Regional adds flights to Charlotte
Columbia Regional Airport is adding more flights. COU announced today that new flights to Charlotte by American Airlines will begin on June 4, of next year. American Airlines will offer […]… Continue Reading
Sombke: rising input costs, consolidation threaten crop farmers
The president of the South Dakota Farmers Union says he’s concerned thinking about the farm economy heading in 2026. “It’s kind of like deja vu all over again.” Doug Sombke says the situation is like the late-1970s and 1980s; it’s hard to make ends meet, especially if crop farms aren’t diverse. “A bag of seed…… Continue Reading
