Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 6, 2025
Dec. corn $4.28 and 3/4, down 6 and 1/2 centsJan. soybeans $11.07 and 1/2, down 26 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal $312.70, down $12.10Dec. soybean oil 49.35, down 34 pointsDec. […]
Revised Wisconsin animal fee plan leaves big funding gap
Wisconsin’s administration backed away from large fee increases for animal health programs and services, but that means something else must be done to fund them. It’s been eighteen years since […]
Pillen urges less reliance on China, more focus on domestic demand
Nebraska’s governor says the ag industry needs to continue to expand markets for its products. Jim Pillen says the U.S. should be less reliant on China. “My view of […]
Sibley Teen Faces Five Burglary Charges
A Sibley teenager has been arrested in connection with a series of burglaries in Sibley. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office has charged 18-year-old Isaac White of Sibley with five counts […]
First U.S. sorghum shipment to China highlights export opportunity for large crop
A western Kansas farmer says 2025 could be a record year for the sorghum industry. Amy France, chairwoman with the National Sorghum Producers, tells Brownfield, “We’re anticipating a 23 percent […]
Habitat planned for Iowa otters, eagles, bobcats, turtles and more
Ground is being broken today at the state’s largest zoo on an $18 million expansion called Wild Iowa, which will showcase various species that are all native to Iowa. Alex […]
Ag economist says traditional farm bill may be a thing of the past
An ag economist says the days of a traditional farm bill could be numbered. Will Snell with the University of Kentucky tells Brownfield it won’t be like what agriculture has […]
Indiana ag industry calling for long-term demand solutions to help support struggling ag economy
Some members of the Indiana ag industry want demand certainty to help provide long-term support for the ag economy. Decatur County farmer Andrew Stewart says developing new trade relationships could […]
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Fall crop reporting could be impacted by FSA staffing levels, raising concerns about timely submissions
Farmers continue to navigate the impacts of the ongoing government shutdown. A crop insurance specialist says now that distribution of ARC and PLC has started, the next challenge for farmers […]