Soybeans see some profit taking
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. There is renewed talk of a tariff on China starting February 1st, which would have at least some impact on trade. […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 22, 2025
Mar. corn closed at $4.84 and 1/4, down 5 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.56, down 11 and 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $315.80, up $4.80Mar. soybean oil […]
Beef imports likely to increase in 2025
A livestock economist says tight supplies will force more beef imports in 2025. Brenda Boetel with the University of Wisconsin River Falls tells Brownfield says the U.S. imported almost 4.4 […]
Broiler sets, placements stay ahead of year ago trend
Broiler sets and placements posted another year-to-year gain last week. The USDA says 248.53 million eggs were set into incubation, down 105,000 on the week, but up 4% on the […]
Ag research closing profitability gap in sustainable cropping systems
An agricultural researcher says the profitability gap between sustainable and traditional cropping systems is narrowing. Brook Wilke with MSU’s Long-Term Agroecosystem Research tells Brownfield managing a five-crop rotation with a suite […]
Review of phase one deal encouraged before new tariffs
The CEO of the U.S. Soybean Export Council says he hopes the Trump administration reviews the phase one trade agreement with China before implementing any tariffs. Jim Sutter tells Brownfield […]
How artificial intelligence could change the ag space
The CEO of the Syngenta Group says artificial intelligence will continue to have an impact on how farmers use technology. Jeff Rowe recently took part in the World Economic Forum. […]
Central Iowa school district plans aggressive overhaul to boost student numbers
Iowa’s largest school district plans an educational overhaul in response to years of declining enrollment and budget cuts. A proposal for Des Moines Public Schools would make full-day pre-school more […]
HPAI continues to spread in Indiana
Highly pathogenic avian influenza continues to spread throughout Indiana. A fourth case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in an Allen County (northeastern), Indiana commercial egg production operation. Indiana’s […]
Addressing Proposition 12 in 2025
The public policy director for the Iowa Pork Producers Association says Proposition 12 continues to be one of the biggest issues impacting pig farmers. Ben Nuelle tells Brownfield pork groups […]
