Cattle futures under pressure again
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply lower, pressured by the drop in cash business, the decline in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the threat […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 11, 2026
May corn $4.60 and 1/4, up 8 centsMay soybeans $12.14, up 12 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal $315.40, up 90 centsMay soybean oil 67.16, up 154 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.94 […]
Corn farmers urge administration to update on fertilizer investigations
Corn farmers from across the United States are asking the USDA and the U.S. Attorney General for an update on an investigation into fertilizer pricing and market concentration. In a […]
Dairy farm investment improves efficiency, prepares for next generation
A Wisconsin dairy farm family says a major facility upgrade has improved operations, cow health and comfort, and helped secure long-term farm viability. Sixth-generation dairy farmer Luke Luchterhand tells Brownfield […]
Lerner: higher risk of late season frost and freezes
An ag meteorologist says there’s a greater risk of a late-season frost and freeze in the northern Midwest this spring. Drew Lerner with World Weather Incorporated tells Brownfield while warmer […]
Missouri fieldwork on pause due to rain, cool temps ahead
Spring fieldwork has already started in Missouri. Chris DeMoss with MFA Incorporated says there was a good amount of anhydrous applied in January and February, which is uncommon, and in […]
Broiler sets dip on week, but stay ahead of last year
Broiler numbers were mixed on the week, while holding onto the faster than a year ago pace. The USDA says 253.235 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, down 695,000 […]
OSU launches ‘Battle for the Belt 2.0’ to study corn and soybean replanting decisions
Ohio State University researchers say planting soybeans first in the spring has proved the most profitable for farmers. Soybean and small grain agronomist Laura Lindsey tells Brownfield their annual ‘Battle […]
Kansas producer says winter wheat looks strong after dormancy
A north-central Kansas farmer says his winter wheat crop is off to a strong start in 2026. Shale Porter says it’s emerged from winter dormancy and in great shape. “I’m […]
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