Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying, but not enough to pull contracts to a higher weekly finish. Soybeans are watching late development conditions in Argentina and harvest activity in Brazil. The USDA’s monthly supply, demand, and production numbers and CONAB’s updated outlook for Brazil are both set for April 10th. Soybeans…… Continue Reading
HPAI detected in Iowa commercial pullet flock
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed within a commercial pullet flock in Iowa. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says the detection occurred in Buena Vista County and approximately 400,000 pullets will be depopulated. The department says this is the state’s sixth detection of H5N1 HPAI within domestic birds since the start…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 14, 2025
May corn closed at $4.58 and 1/2, down 6 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.16, up 5 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $305.90, down $1.20May soybean oil closed at 41.59, up 28 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.57, down 5 and 1/2 centsApr. live cattle closed at $203.17, up $1.12Apr. feeder cattle closed…… Continue Reading
Soybean production depends on expanding market access
Members of the Ohio Soybean Council are emphasizing the importance of export markets in the success of the state’s soybean industry. West central Ohio farmer Bill Bayliss says export markets drive demand for Ohio soybeans. “More than 60% of our soy ends up being transported overseas,” he says. “We’re over there trying to develop relationships with…… Continue Reading
FFA Agribusiness Star awarded for gardening services
The Michigan FFA Star in Agribusiness says her journey to entrepreneurship started with volunteering. Montague FFA’s Grace Torsch tells Brownfield her garden maintenance business was born after establishing relationships with clients through a community service project who needed more help outdoors. “It just kept expanding,” she says. “I keep track of all my hours and…… Continue Reading
Agriscience student research strengthens career aspirations
The Michigan FFA Star in Agriscience has been studying the environmental impacts of hydraulic fuel since seventh grade. Chesaning FFA’s Sterling Tomac tells Brownfield he was inspired by his dad, who works as a contractor in highly sensitive environmental areas. “If a conventional hydraulic oil would get into the aquatic system, it would destroy the…… Continue Reading
Hopkins FFA member named Star Farmer
This year’s Michigan FFA Star Farmer says his Supervised Agricultural Experience has helped him better understand the business aspects of farming. Hopkins FFA’s Colby Tucker tells Brownfield, “My operation is a lot like my parents’ farm.” “We keep track of all the numbers, all the income, all the expenses, like feed and hay,” he says.…… Continue Reading
Iowa farmer discusses ethanol retaliatory tariff fears
A farmer from northwestern Iowa says he’s concerned U.S. ethanol could be the target of retaliatory tariffs. Kelly Nieuwenhuis is a past president of both the Iowa Corn Promotion Board and Siouxland Energy Cooperative. He tells Brownfield Canada is the top destination for U.S. ethanol exports. “We worked really hard in cooperation with the U.S.…… Continue Reading
Securing American Agriculture Act introduced in House and Senate
Bipartisan legislation has been introduced in the U.S. House and Senate to protect the nation’s food supply from foreign entities. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson tells Brownfield the Securing American Agriculture Act would reduce the country’s reliance on markets like China. “China could pull that trigger at any time and decide to not ship key parts of…… Continue Reading
Managing weeds crucial to protecting yields
Many farmers are looking for ways to reduce costs without impacting productivity. But, Will Griffin, row crop segment manager with Valent U.S.A., says, “It’s really difficult to save your way to prosperity.” He tells Brownfield when farmers cut corners on inputs, they risk yield loss. “I don’t think you could cut herbicides enough to really…… Continue Reading
