An animal disease expert says biosecurity practices will look a little different based on the farm’s type and location. Dr. Keith Poulsen with the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory tells Brownfield some biosecurity differences are based on how the region’s industry is built. “Farms really in the Northeast and Midwest, they’re not starting from scratch. They’re… ... Continue Reading

Indigenous tribes have been learning how to improve their food crops for thousands of years.  The Ho-Chunk Nation has expanded its agriculture department to improve food security and bring back traditional food staples… and one of their research projects might surprise corn growers.  We’ll hear from Hinu Smith on today’s Managing for Profit The post… ... Continue Reading

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures were mixed, mostly modestly higher, and feeders were up, preparing for this week’s direct cash cattle business. Feeders did see support from Monday’s losses in corn. February live was down $.67 at $228.97 and April was $.17 lower at $229.52. January feeders were $.82 higher at $347.00 and March… ... Continue Reading

An ag meteorologist says recent winter weather patterns could impact soil moisture levels across the Midwest heading into 2026. Greg Soulje says rapid temperature swings and precipitation could help relieve drought stricken areas. “Fifty plus degree temperatures swings and fifty plus mile per hour general winds,” he says. “Eighteen inches of snow in parts of northern… ... Continue Reading

Mar. corn $4.42 and 3/4, down 7 and 3/4 centsJan. soybeans $10.49 and 1/2, down 9 and 1/4 centsJan. soybean meal $298.80, down $4.90Jan soybean oil 48.78, up 6 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.13, down 6 centsFeb. live cattle $228.97, down 67 centsJan. feeder cattle $347.00, up 82 centsFeb. lean hogs $84.47, down 5 centsJan. Class… ... Continue Reading

A U.S. Congressman says efforts are underway to limit the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Illinois Democratic Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi says the Trump administration’s reciprocal tariffs issued through the Act have brought amending it to the forefront. “Congress never intended for that act to be used in this way.”  He says, “The people should… ... Continue Reading

The lead economist for grains and oilseeds at CoBank suggests corn could have a strong year in 2026. Tanner Ehmke says demand has been strengthening. “Our domestic usage is very strong, especially with ethanol. Feed demand is incrementally climbing.” He tells Brownfield basis levels have also improved. “There’s a positive story here for corn. That’s… ... Continue Reading

The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association is working to help young producers build their futures. “We’ve got to get new, beginning producers into this,” said ICA CEO Bryan Whaley. Whaley tells Brownfield ICA established a “Next Gen” program in 2025. “One of the things we wanted to do was give them opportunities to figure out if they… ... Continue Reading

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Beans are watching South America, with early harvest activity underway in Brazil and dry weather in parts of Argentina. Weekend rains in South America generally favored Brazil and northern Argentina over southern Argentina. Egypt bought 100,000 tons of 2025/26 U.S. beans ahead of the open. There was… ... Continue Reading

Rural healthcare in seven Midwestern states will receive more than $200 million in federal funding. Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Iowa, Indiana, Wisconsin and Ohio will each receive large investments from the Trump administration’s Rural Health Transformation Program. And all 50 states will receive some funding. The program is designed to improve the well-being of rural communities… ... Continue Reading