Ag News

A central Kansas farmer says recent weather conditions have been a mixed bag for his crops.   Paul Penner says timely rains and warmer temperatures have helped push his corn into the dough stage, but [Read More…]

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply lower on fund liquidation, waiting on direct business to develop. August live cattle closed $5.30 lower at $227.77 and October live cattle closed $6.57 [Read More…]

The U.S. Grains Council is praising the recently announced trade deal with South Korea. Advisory Trade Policy Team Lead and Michigan farmer Chris Creuger tells Brownfield farm profitability is the number one concern of growers. [Read More…]

As the calendar turns to August, new tariffs will go into effect for several countries that haven’t reached trade agreements with the United States. President Trump is expected to issue a new executive order outlining [Read More…]

Michigan State University’s entomologist says this season’s pest pressure has been surprisingly limited. Chis Difonzo tells Brownfield, “No calls about aphids, I know they’re out there.” “Japanese beetle—right on time coming out, doing its mating, [Read More…]

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. There was another round of pressure from favorable development conditions and big crop expectations. Key development phases are rapidly approaching and will continue to be watched very [Read More…]

Sep. corn closed at $3.94, up 2 and 1/4 centsAug. soybeans closed at $9.61 and 3/4, down 6 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $261.80, up $1.10Aug. soybean oil closed at 55.58, down 92 pointsSep. wheat [Read More…]

The USDA’s ag price indices for June were mixed. The index of prices received dipped just 1.2% from May on decreases for corn, market eggs, strawberries, and cantaloupes against increases in cattle, hogs, oranges, and [Read More…]

A climatologist says crops in some parts of the Corn Belt and Delta regions have benefited from this summer’s weather patterns. Brian Fuchs with the National Drought Mitigation Center says there’s been significant relief in [Read More…]

Indiana state officials say the USDA’s relocation plan is a win for the ag industry. Don Lamb, director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, says the move is a way for the agency to [Read More…]

Crop diseases and weed pressure have been some key topics at this year’s Ag PhD Field Day near Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Eastern Nebraska farmer Quentin Connealy says he continues to scout for tar spot [Read More…]

Soybeans are showing up in new places and creating new demand for farmers. From industrial lubricants to firefighting foam, United Soybean Checkoff investments help turn innovation into income. Listen to this Managing for Profit episode on Brownfield. [Read More…]

An agricultural group focused on transportation says the proposed acquisition of Norfolk Southern by Union Pacific railroad might take longer than the railroads expect. Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition says the railroads’ goal [Read More…]

Todd Hanten, in his fifth year on the United Soybean Board, sits down with Brownfield for an interview. Learn more as he discusses expanding new markets for soybean farmers, trade uncertainty, and how the Soy Checkoff [Read More…]

U.S. ethanol production rose over the past week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.096 million barrels per day, up 18,000 on the week, but down 13,000 on the year. That week-to-week rise [Read More…]

An economist says the lack of farmer participation in USDA surveys may have unintended consequences for the ag industry. Bernt Nelson with the American Farm Bureau tells Brownfield the decline over the last 10 years [Read More…]

Researchers continue to study factors that impact the variability and availability of nitrogen throughout the growing season. University of Minnesota nutrient and water management specialist Dr. Lindsay Pease says she’s trying to answer several questions. [Read More…]

The U.S. grain industry told lawmakers grain inspection and grading systems need to evolve for the U.S. to remain globally competitive. In a Senate Ag Committee hearing on Tuesday, Nicholas Friant with Cargill said using [Read More…]

Deputy Undersecretary Stephen Vaden fielded questions about USDA’s reorganization plans from Senate Ag Committee leaders this Wednesday morning. Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar said the proposal has injected more uncertainty at a time when USDA customers [Read More…]

A Bayer agronomist says many farmers across the Midwest are dealing with corn that is facing pollination issues due to tassel wrap. Lance Tarochione, who’s based in western Illinois, says much is still unknown about [Read More…]