At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures continued to rally in the post-holiday session.  The market is likely reacting to the Secretary of Agriculture’s comments relating to the reopening of Mexico’s border, and that it will be a slow resumption of trade. December live cattle closed $4.50 higher at $215.57. February live cattle was… ... Continue Reading

A carbon markets advisor says more farmers are turning their sustainable practices into cash. Lauren Lindner with Indigo Ag tells Brownfield there are several carbon market opportunities including their Carbon by Indigo program. “Corporates that want to offset their emissions by purchasing carbon credits can engage with us that way, and growers can as well.… ... Continue Reading

The president of the Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers hopes Congress prioritizes the farm bill early in 2026. Kevin Leiser says farmers need certainty. “The biggest thing is if you get it done then you’ve got some certainty about how these programs are going to work. Uncertainty is worse than actually knowing what is going… ... Continue Reading

The director of sales with Asylon (Ay-sih-lon) Robotics says some farmers are turning to a futuristic version of man’s best friend to protect their investments. Kurt George says DroneDog is a robotic, automated security dog that can patrol grounds and monitor for threats in real time. “It’s about the size of a German shepherd, and… ... Continue Reading

The market ended up the week with three consecutive higher sessions.  There was another flash sale of soybeans announced on Friday morning from the USDA. That continues to add the recently reported sales and reports of vessels from China being filled in the Gulf.  The market continues to watch weather in South America.  Argentina reported has 36 percent… ... Continue Reading

Dec. corn $4.35 and 1/4 , up 3 and 1/2 centsJan. soybeans $11.37 3/4 and ½, up 6 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal $314.40, down $2.70Dec soybean oil $51.76, up $.89 centsDec. Chicago wheat $5.3, up 2 centsDec. live cattle $215.30, up $4.27Jan. feeder cattle $323.05, up $7.92Dec. lean hogs $80.45, up 2 centsDec. Class… ... Continue Reading

Researchers at Purdue University are trying to help identify corn hybrids that are more tolerant to drought conditions. Mike Mickelbart, professor of botany and horticulture, says the project is studying more than 300 different hybrids. “Those traits could be directly incorporated into germplasm that ultimately makes it to the farmers’ fields,” he says. “It gives… ... Continue Reading

Strong beef prices are helping a Minnesota crop and livestock farmer compensate for low corn and soybean prices. Rose Karau farms near St. James. “On the crop side, the cattle are eating $3 corn. Which makes our budget line items for the cattle a little more affordable. But just having the support on the cattle… ... Continue Reading

The Real Christmas Tree Board says the majority of wholesale growers aren’t planning on raising prices this year. Executive Director Marsha Gray tells Brownfield their annual survey questions farms that supply up to two-thirds of the Christmas trees grown in the U.S. “Eighty-four percent said they were not raising prices at all,” she shares. “In fact,… ... Continue Reading

An ag economist says updates to federal biofuels policies could have a big impact on commodity markets. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says year-round E15 isn’t the long-term answer for corn demand. He tells Brownfield it’s sustainable aviation fuel. “Over the next 10 to 20 years, I fear you’re going to find more and more people… ... Continue Reading