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The USDA’s Under Secretary of Trade says he’s expecting China to meet its commitment of purchasing 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans by the end of February. In an interview with Brownfield, Luke Lindberg says… “Right now, China has purchased about 10 million metric tons of soybeans.” China has also committed to purchasing 25… ... Continue Reading

Soybeans were mixed Friday, while still ending the week with a gain. Beans were watching weather in South America and getting ready for the upcoming numbers from USDA and CONAB. The USDA’s reports, including 2025 preliminary U.S. production totals, are out on the 12th, while CONAB’s updated outlook for Brazil is set for the 15th.… ... Continue Reading

A professor at Purdue University says competition for crop production between Brazil and the U.S. isn’t slowing down anytime soon.  Joana Colussi, assistant professor at Purdue University, says Brazil has expanded its agricultural production each year. “Many farmers have found cost opportunities to increase their area for agriculture, especially with soybeans,” she says. “The cost… ... Continue Reading

The nation’s largest farmer-owned cooperative will soon operate a grain facility owned by China’s largest food and ag company near St. Louis. CHS Inc., will take over operations of the Cahokia transloading terminal, owned by COFCO International Ltd., starting January 31. The terminal sits along the Mississippi River, has access to all seven Class I… ... Continue Reading

Mar. corn $4.45 and 3/4, down 1/4 centMar. soybeans $10.62 and 1/2, up 1 and 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal $303.70, up 10 centsMar. soybean oil 49.69, up 24 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.17 and 1/4, down 3/4 centFeb. live cattle $233.72, down $1.55Mar. feeder cattle $354.70, down $3.02Feb. lean hogs $85.30, down 57 centsFeb. Class III… ... Continue Reading

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were down, waiting for the rest of the week’s direct business to develop. February live cattle closed $1.55 lower at $233.72 and April live cattle closed $1.55 lower at $234.67.  March feeder cattle closed $3.02 lower at $354.70 and April feeder cattle closed $3.57 lower at […]

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The 2025 Asparagus Queen says she hopes to educate more women about the vegetable’s folate benefits. Shelby Purdy tells Brownfield the nutrient, found naturally in asparagus, helps reduce the risk of birth defects. “Within the first trimester or before you become pregnant, if you want to get pregnant, eat your asparagus, and it will help… ... Continue Reading

The farmer training program manager with The Land Connection says farmers need to be informed about key changes within the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Crystal Siltman says January 15th is the new national batching deadline for the first funding round of key conservation programs.  “The deadline will apply for all NRCS financial assistance… ... Continue Reading

The head of the U.S. Meat Export Federation says global demand for U.S. beef remains strong. Dan Halstrom tells Brownfield that’s a good thing for producers. “Because if you can maximize the cutout, that should put more liquidity in the supply chain,” he says.  “To incentivize producers to retain heifers and hopefully grow this herd… ... Continue Reading