Dicamba resistant waterhemp has been confirmed in west-central Missouri. Kevin Bradley with University of Missouri Extension tells Brownfield multiple rounds of testing has confirmed the resistance from a weed pulled from a field in Saline County. “We’ve had the seed from this population for a while. We’ve been doing our tests and research on it,…… Continue Reading
Slow soybean sales to China continue as timing remains unclear
China has been buying U.S. soybeans weekly since late October, but the CEO of the American Soybean Association says it’s still far from reaching its 12-million-metric-ton commitment. “We’re trying to get some clarity on exactly when are those purchases going to be made,” says Stephen Censky. Since the October meeting, Brownfield has tracked reported sales…… Continue Reading
Corn, wheat drift lower, soybeans mixed
Soybeans were mixed on spread trade. Beans consolidated, with China buying another 136,000 tons of 2025/26 U.S. soybeans ahead of the open. That pushes the running total over the last four business days to 1.225 million tons, including sales to unknown destinations, which might eventually turn out to be China. U.S. export inspections were down…… Continue Reading
Risk management key as cattle market volatility continues
An ag economist says the volatility in the cattle markets is expected to continue. Josh Maples is with Mississippi State University Extension. “This market is not someone out there pulling a lever saying ‘ope, bad news today, we’re going to push prices down or good news today we’re going to push prices up’,” he says. …… Continue Reading
Nick Reiner Arrested in Connection With Rob + Michele’s Murder
Once known for a film about his battle with addiction, Nick Reiner now faces charges in the murder of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Southern rust outbreak keeps fungicide spending intact for Kansas corn grower
A northeast Kansas farmer says he’s not planning any cutbacks in his fungicide budget for 2026. Scott Gigstad says fungicide use was critical this past growing season due to a widespread outbreak of southern rust in corn. “The corn that was not fungicided certainly showed up quickly,” he said. He tells Brownfield he plans on…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 15, 2025
Mar. corn $4.39 and 3/4, down 1 centJan. soybeans $10.71 and 3/4, down 5 centsJan. soybean meal $303.50, up $1.00Jan soybean oil 49.48, down 59 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.20 and 3/4, down 8 and 1/2 centsFeb. live cattle $230.55, up $1.00Jan. feeder cattle $339.92, up 82 centsFeb. lean hogs $83.85, down 67 centsJan. Class III…… Continue Reading
Banker encourages farmers to lock in input costs after rate cut
The senior vice president with First National Bank Omaha says the recent interest rate cut might help improve the bottom line for farmers. Barry Benson says the quarter-percent drop could lower expenses on certain operating loans and provides producers with an opportunity. “As producers are looking forward to 2026, if they haven’t already locked in…… Continue Reading
Sorghum prices below $3 add to economic strain for Kansas producers
The executive director with the Kansas Farmers Union says the decline in demand for U.S. sorghum has put producers under intense economic pressure. Nick Levendofsky says prices have remained below $3 per bushel. “You can’t pay your cost of inputs on that. I’ve heard talk that we can put it into pet food, livestock…… Continue Reading
Reba McEntire Remembers Her Time Working with Rob Reiner
Reba was a fan of Rob, both professionally and personally. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
