Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 2, 2026
Jul. corn $4.40 and 1/2, down 3 and 1/2 centsJul. soybeans $11.65 and 1/4, down 15 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $326.20, down 30 centsJul. soybean oil 78.41, down 68 […]
Ag Economy Barometer: High input costs, Iran conflict impacting farmer sentiment
An ag economist says the Iranian conflict is having an impact on farmer sentiment in this month’s Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Michael Langemeier is the director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial […]
Northern Plains farmers increase grain sales during spring market rally
A farmer in southeast South Dakota says stronger commodity prices this spring have encouraged old and new crop grain sales. Matt Bainbridge tells Brownfield… “We actually made some good sales […]
Managing risk top of mind in cattle industry
Record cattle prices have more producers considering risk management strategies than ever. Ted Prehn is a southern Illinois cattle producer and processor. “This market has gone up for the last […]
Grower concerned about dry conditions in eastern Iowa
An eastern Iowa farmer says his 2026 planting season was successful. But Lance Lillibridge tells Brownfield he’s concerned about drought conditions. “We’re all done with planting and we’ve got emergence. […]
Agronomist: eastern South Dakota crops hit and miss
An agronomist in eastern South Dakota says corn and soybeans are hit and miss as the growing season begins. Steven Zemlicka with AgTegra Cooperative tells Brownfield, “We’ve got corn anywhere […]
Reynolds signs Iowa Farm Act, Farm to Faucet water quality package into law
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds signed some key ag-related bills into law on Monday. Reynolds says the Iowa Farm Act is the state’s first-of-its-kind farm bill. “This legislation expands economic opportunities […]
Reynolds on GOP race for governor: ‘It’s going to be close’
Governor Kim Reynolds cast her GOP Primary ballot at 7 a.m. this morning in her hometown of St. Charles, but isn’t saying who she voted for in the race to […]
Purdue DIAL Ventures using AI solutions to increase supply chain efficiency
Purdue University’s Digital Innovation in Agri-Food Systems Laboratory is using AI to help strengthen the food supply chain. Jarrod Sutton, DIAL Ventures managing director, says practical AI applications could help […]
Analyst says India trade talks could increase U.S. ag exports
A senior market advisor with Total Farm Marketing says this week’s meeting between the U.S. and India could expand export demand for several U.S. ag commodities. Naomi Blohm says India’s growing population […]