Month: November 2025

The Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory has confirmed a new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Michigan’s upper peninsula. This latest case affected a backyard flock from Ontonagon County. This is the first [Read More…]

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were locked limit down on technical liquidation.  December live cattle closed $7.25 lower at $207.20 and February live cattle closed $7.25 lower at $207.52.  January feeder [Read More…]

Iowa’s ag secretary is applauding corn and soybean farmers in the state for a successful harvest. Mike Naig says Iowa farmers once again delivered significant crops in 2025 despite challenges with weather, diseases, and a [Read More…]

Some combines are still rolling in Wisconsin, but not many.  USDA says 90% of the state’s corn for grain has been harvested as of Sunday.  The regions with the most harvest activity now are the [Read More…]

Soybeans were mixed on bear spreading. Beans were watching South American planting and development weather, while waiting for what should be the last USDA crop progress report of the season. The USDA says the 2025 [Read More…]

Farmers in Michigan are nearly wrapped up with the 2025 harvest. USDA reporters say that as of November 23rd, 92% of Michigan’s corn has been harvested compared to 97% at this time last year, but [Read More…]

Legislation allowing whole and 2% milk to return to school meal programs is a step closer to becoming law. Matthew Herrick with the International Dairy Foods Association tells Brownfield the bill passed the Senate, and [Read More…]

An economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation says cooking a Thanksgiving dinner will cost less than it did last year. “With the average cost for 10 people, we’re looking at $55.18 or about $5.20 [Read More…]

The CEO of Growth Energy says she’s not expecting Congress to approve legislation making E15 year-round by the end of the calendar year, because of the government shutdown. However, Emily Skor tells Brownfield… “The end [Read More…]

Wheat continues to leave U.S. ports at a solid pace. The USDA says wheat export inspections during the week ending November 20th were faster than both the previous week and a year ago, staying ahead [Read More…]

An ag economist expects downward pressure on commodity prices to continue in 2026. Matt Erickson with Terrain says global corn supplies should remain plentiful. “I mean 2.15 billion bushels, and again this could change in [Read More…]