Ag News

An extension ag economist says the grain markets responded briefly to news a 25 percent tariff could go into effect in August for two big buyers of U.S. corn. Ben Brown is with the University [Read More…]

A central Illinois farmer says his crops appear to be thriving despite a lack of moisture. “You’re starting to see some cracks in the ground. You know, you’re kind of on the edge right now.” [Read More…]

Commentary. It is almost impossible for me to talk about AI without my mind going to that liquid nitrogen canister where the future of our cattle herd is stored. It keeps bull semen frozen and [Read More…]

Many dairy producers have expanded to include on-farm retail stores, on-farm meat processing, and other ways to maximize profits and have a closer relationship with their customers.  Randy Ebert and his family operate a Wisconsin [Read More…]

The leader of seed care and biologicals for Syngenta says research and education are needed to help farmers get the most out of new biological crop tools. Quinn Showalter says biological products are relatively new, [Read More…]

The general manager of Oahe Grain Corporation in central South Dakota says winter wheat harvest is still about 10 days to two weeks away. Kevin Kjorsvik tells Brownfield… “It’s an average plus size crop right [Read More…]

A marketing and risk management advisor says many dairy operations are financially stronger thanks to raising beef animals.  Mike North with Ever.ag says the lower milk product prices also mean lower milk prices paid to [Read More…]

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling.  August beans were down $.24 at $10.31 and 1/2.  The market continues to monitor any possible trade and tariff developments from the administration.  The market had been [Read More…]

A southwest Minnesota farmer says hail and wind have taken a toll on his crops. Joel Schreurs grows corn and soybeans in Lincoln County. “It started out slow, and then we got some really strong [Read More…]

A farmer in mid-Missouri says the recent rains have made baling hay a struggle. Jay Fischer says he got some second baling of alfalfa completed last week, but “the alfalfa should have been baled two [Read More…]

North-central Iowa farmer Brent Renner tells Brownfield large amounts of rainfall over the last week are impacting crop conditions. “I’m starting to see maybe some, especially in some of the wetter areas, some nitrogen deficiency [Read More…]

Some Michigan farmers are experiencing significant crop damage from deer as crops continue to develop. Michigan Soybean Committee Research Director Mark Seamon tells Brownfield feeding is especially persistent on soybeans in the early growth stages. [Read More…]

Paul Casper, a farmer in eastern South Dakota, says he’s trying to stay optimistic as the Trump administration extends its timeline to work through new trade deals. “I hope Trump comes through with something on [Read More…]

A west central Indiana farmer says he’s concerned about the future of U.S. trade.  Kevin Cox says certainty is needed. “I need the best crop that I’ve ever grown, and I needed the highest price I’ve ever had, [Read More…]

The Supreme Court recently denied a petition filed by the Iowa Pork Producers Association challenging Proposition 12. IPPA attorney Eldon McAfee says the challenge to California’s livestock confinement law was based on constitutional issues. “Some [Read More…]

The nation’s longest running crisis hotline is seeing an uptick in usage. Nebraska Farmers Union President John Hansen says increased financial challenges are one of the reasons more ag producers are seeking help from the Rural [Read More…]

The U.S. House has passed President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill, 216-214, and many ag groups say it includes several key wins for the industry. Ryan Yates with American Farm Bureau Federation tells Brownfield, “It [Read More…]

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, watching the cash market. August live cattle closed $1.60 higher at $214.05 and October live cattle closed $1.20 higher at $210.90.  August feeder cattle [Read More…]

Sep. corn closed at $4.20 and 1/4, up 2 and 1/4 centsAug. soybeans closed at $10.55 and 1/2, up 2 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $277.40, up 60 centsAug. soybean oil closed at 54.55, down [Read More…]

Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying, padding the weekly gains slightly. Unknown destinations bought 226,000 tons of old crop U.S. beans ahead of the open, along with 45,000 tons of old [Read More…]