David Janssen
“So Sioux Me”
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 26, 2025
Dec. corn $4.22, down 3 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.13 and 3/4, up 1 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $268.80, up 20 centsOct. soybean oil 49.60, down 14 pointsDec. Chicago […]
Cooperative Elevator recognized for export growth, CEO weighs in on ag trade outlook
This year’s Michigan Ag Exporter says they’ve been adjusting operations to better adapt to lost international markets. Cooperative Elevator’s Scott Gordon tells Brownfield the farmer cooperative supplies dry beans and […]
Cattle futures, lean hogs higher
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle futures were mostly higher on spread trade and the mixed midday boxed beef, waiting for the rest of the week’s direct business. Feeders […]
Turkey population below year ago levels
The U.S. turkey population has seen a year-over-year decline. The USDA projects the number of turkeys raised in the U.S. at 194.5 million head, 3% below 2024. The breeding population […]
Red meat, poultry supplies in cold storage tighten
U.S. red meat and poultry in cold storage ended August below year ago levels. The USDA says red meat stocks were 7% below the end of August 2024 at 809.675 […]
Genetically engineered soybeans detect fungal disease weeks before symptoms appear
The vice president of communications with Innerplant says early detection of fungal disease in soybeans through plants that communicate is a reality. Sean Yokomizo says this growing season marked the […]
High input prices push Michigan farmers deeper into the red
A Michigan farmer says the input price outlook is his biggest concern heading into 2026. Matt Frostic farms 1,000 acres of corn, soybeans, dry beans, and sugarbeets in the state’s […]
Creighton economist says farm machinery makers pressured by weak demand
An economist at Creighton University says farm machinery manufacturers continue to face economic pressures. Ernie Goss tells Brownfield many companies are dealing with decreased demand and lower order volumes. “It’s […]
ICE arrests Des Moines Schools Superintendent
The chair of the Des Moines School Board says schools superintendant Ian Roberts was detained by ICE agents this morning. The statement says they have no confirmed information as to […]