Ryan Gentle, an agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids, told Brownfield at the 2025 Farm Progress Show that the company is bringing new corn traits to the market in 2026. He also says their customers are preparing for a big crop this fall. AUDIO: Ryan Gentle – Wyffels Hybrids The post Wyffels Hybrids bringing new traits…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn up ahead of Labor Day weekend
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, while still ending the week with modest losses. Soybeans continue to wait for some sign of progress in tariff talks between the U.S. and China. For now, the likelihood for an immediate deal seems to be slim, with most recent negotiations focused on trade areas outside…… Continue Reading
Dairy group continues community engagement meetings
A dairy organization continues to bring farmers, neighbors, and local government officials together to discuss rural issues. Professional Dairy Producers President Paul Lippert tells Brownfield the Agricultural Community Engagement or ACE meetings are a partnership between their farmers, the Wisconsin Towns Association, and the Wisconsin Counties Association. “A lot of times, they’re very friendly like…… Continue Reading
Cattle, hog futures higher to end the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, watching direct business. October live cattle closed $2.72 higher and December live cattle closed $2.17 higher at $240.77. September feeder cattle closed $2.97 higher at $364.77 and October feeder cattle closed $2.95 higher at $364.47. It was pretty quiet Friday for direct cash cattle…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 29, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.98, up 12 and 1/2 centsSep. soybeans closed at $10.36 and 3/4, up 8 and 1/2 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $283.60, down $2.70Sep. soybean oil closed at 51.47, down 28 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.18, up 7 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle closed at $239.65, up $2.72Sep. feeder cattle closed…… Continue Reading
UPL announces approval for new corn herbicide at FPS25
Kathryn Ruddy, global & U.S. herbicide lead for UPL, told Brownfield at the 2025 Farm Progress Show that the company has received EPA approval for INTRAVA DX herbicide for use in corn as a pre-emergent weed control solution. AUDIO: Kathryn Ruddy – UPL The post UPL announces approval for new corn herbicide at FPS25 appeared…… Continue Reading
Between the Rows Tour calls for 174-bushel averages
The Corn Marketing Program of Michigan expects yields in the state to fall below USDA’s estimate this year. Research and Agronomy Director Kristin Poley tells Brownfield the annual Between the Rows crop tour completed nearly 380 yield checks across 36 counties. “For the first time in at least eight years, we don’t have a single…… Continue Reading
Iowa Corn president addresses ethanol tariff dispute with Brazil
The president of Iowa Corn says he hopes the ethanol tariff dispute with Brazil gets resolved sooner rather than later. Stu Swanson tells Brownfield he’s optimistic about a fair resolution for Brazil’s 18% tariff on U.S. ethanol imports. “We’ve got conversations between the governments here in the U.S. and Brazil. I think we can find…… Continue Reading
Iowa farmer concerned about lack of Chinese soybean purchases
A southeast Iowa soybean farmer says he’s concerned about the lack of soy purchases from China. Tom Adam, who also serves as president-elect of the Iowa Soybean Association, says China typically buys nearly 25% of the country’s production. “It weighs on the markets and it weighs on everybody’s mind right now,” he said. “We can’t…… Continue Reading
Net farm income concerns persist
An economist with Creighton University says he’s concerned about the outlook for net farm incomes. Ernie Goss tells Brownfield that’s due to a number of factors. “The tariffs are having an impact. But also look at the trade numbers. If you look at agricultural exports and livestock, this year compared to last year is down…… Continue Reading
