Milk futures and cash dairy mixed Tuesday
December Class III milk futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange down 11 at $15.76. January up a dime at $15.28. February 6 higher at $15.42. March through May futures 6 […]
Researchers do data deep dive to study phosphorus losses
A university of Wisconsin team is looking at how certain farming practices help reduce phosphorus losses. Dr. Steven Hall says his team has been doing a deep dive on data […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 2, 2025
Mar. corn $4.50, up 5 centsJan. soybeans $11.24 and 3/4, down 3 and 1/4 centsJan. soybean meal $311.60, down $3.00Jan soybean oil 52.68, up 32 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.41, up […]
Used machinery demand remains strong as December buying picks up
An auction specialist says December is a busy month for used machinery sales. “Now we’re in the busy farm retirement excess machinery market,” said Mark Stock, co-founder of Big Iron […]
Agronomist says genetic diversity can help farmers manage growing risks in 2026
An agronomist says genetic diversity can help crop growers mitigate risk. Dave Hoy with LG Seeds tells Brownfield, “Some hybrids might be really good with diseases,” he said. “Other ones […]
Big opportunities to boost soybean demand in southeast Asia
The chair of the U.S. Soybean Export Council says farmers are looking for ways to grow demand in southeast Asia. Jana Fritz says Vietnam and Indonesia are two of the largest export […]
Seven people escape home fire in Fort Dodge
Fort Dodge firefighters says everyone safely got out of a burning two-story residence Monday evening. They say heavy smoke was coming from the attic when fire trucks arrived. The fire […]
POET says ethanol markets key to strengthening ag economy
The world’s largest biofuel producer says creating more demand for ethanol could be the fastest way to improve the sluggish ag economy. Doug Berven with POET says it’s more […]
Economist says recent soybean rally could help improve farmer profitability in 2026
An ag economist at Purdue University says the recent rally in soybean prices could help improve farmer profitability in 2026. Michael Langemeier tells Brownfield, “With the movement we’re seeing in prices right now, […]
One Earth Energy prioritizing carbon sequestration amid strong ethanol demand
The CEO of One Earth Energy says demand for the Illinois-based ethanol plant’s product is high, but the industry does face challenges. Steve Kelly says reducing the company’s carbon footprint […]