Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 19, 2025
Mar. corn closed at $4.97 and 1/32, down 4 and 1/2 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.31 and 3/4, down 6 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $294.70, up 90 […]
Cooper says biofuels can help ag navigate a tough farm economy
The president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association says the ethanol industry can help agriculture navigate a down economy. Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield there is a tremendous opportunity for […]
Broiler sets, placements see more year-to-year gains
2025 U.S. broiler sets and placements remain on track to top 2024. The USDA says 249.285 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation last week, up 771,000 from the week […]
NFU seeing trends in state policy discussions
The president of National Farmers Union (NFU) says he’s seeing several trends as members in each state prioritize policy initiatives. Rob Larew says their members see ensuring a fair and […]
Economist: Inflation rate rises to 3%, could be bullish for commodities
An ag economist says farmers should monitor grain futures as inflation continues to increase. Consumer prices rose half a percentage point in January and University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says […]
Is 2025 the year a nationwide E15 standard gets done?
There’s some optimism a federal solution for year-round E15 will get across the finish line this year. Lance Lillibridge, a past president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association, says the […]
Area Scores: February 9-15, 2025
Saturday, February 15, 2025 GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALLClass 2A Region 4 – First RoundMMCRU 40, Ridge View 35Dike-New Hartford 56, South Hamilton 33Class 2A Region 6 – First RoundEmmetsburg 55, […]
United Soybean Board is deciding checkoff investments now
Members of the United Soybean Board are deciding where 2026 checkoff dollars will be invested. Matt Gast is a North Dakota farmer and USB’s Treasurer. He tells Brownfield the current […]
National Pork Board launching marketing campaign
The National Pork Board is launching a new domestic marketing campaign this year. Senior vice president of market growth David Newman tells Brownfield it’s a consumer-facing brand promotion. “That’s going […]
Farmers want more farmland protections
Ohio farmers are calling for increased farmland protections. Ohio Farm Bureau president Bill Patterson says farmland is being lost across the state at a rapid pace. “1,800 farms in Ohio, […]
