Month: November 2025

The Deputy Secretary of Agriculture says Friday’s release of the supply and demand report from the USDA comes at a crucial time. In an interview with Brownfield, Stephen Vaden said the markets need the data. [Read More…]

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were supported by an oversold bounce.  December live cattle closed $.15 higher at $219.15 and February live cattle closed $.57 higher at $219.52.  January feeder cattle [Read More…]

Soybeans were sharply lower on fund and technical selling, while still closing higher for the week. The USDA did lower U.S. yield and production slightly, while cutting ending stocks to 290 million bushels, but CONAB [Read More…]

An extension mental health specialist says farmers can exhibit signs of stress in many ways. Emily Krekelberg with the University of Minnesota tells Brownfield it’s important to remember stress looks different depending on the person. [Read More…]

Dec. corn $4.30 and 1/4, down 11 and 1/4 centsJan. soybeans $11.24 and 1/2, down 22 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal $322.50, down $5.90Dec. soybean oil 50.15, down 10 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.27 and 1/4, [Read More…]

A new research project will study how solar arrays affect surrounding ecosystems and identify how they can coexist in agriculture. Research lead Anthony Kendall at Michigan State University tells Brownfield it’s surprising how little is [Read More…]

A former EPA advisor under the Biden administration says methane capture projects on U.S. farms have been increasing. Rod Snyder, who’s currently principal and founder of Junction Strategies – a consulting firm specializing in agriculture, [Read More…]

A Wisconsin dairy producer critical of the increased processor make allowances wants to know where the money is going. Mike Yager milks 275 Holsteins and grows feed crops near Mineral Point.  He says the prices [Read More…]

The USDA says farm program payments for the 2024 crop year are being distributed and an ag economist says it’s not a huge payment. “It’s at least something in contrast to the previous three years, [Read More…]

A farmer in eastern Iowa says his area needs some rain. Matthew Willimack raises corn and soybeans in DeWitt near the Mississippi River. He tells Brownfield his farm has received a small amount of moisture [Read More…]