Agriculture News
Soybeans, corn, wheat sharply higher to start the week
Soybeans finished the day sharply higher, July contracts were 36 cents higher at $12.13. Details emerged on Sunday from the trade deal between the U.S. and China. The soybean market
Peterson says year-round E15 legislation faces Senate hurdles, infrastructure challenges
The former chairman of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says there are still headwinds facing nationwide, year-round E15 legislation. Collin Peterson tells Brownfield he’s expecting legislation to have an uphill battle
NASA pushes next-gen soil testing and Earth data
NASA’s Earth Science Division Director says the agency is advancing its soil testing technology to deliver more precise field data. Dr. Karen St. Germain tells Brownfield, “We’re building our next-generation
NPPC backs updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The director of food policy for the National Pork Producers Council says the Trump administration’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans, implemented at the beginning of the year, are benefiting farmers and
USDA names Colton Buckley head of NRCS
The USDA has announced Colton Buckley as the Chief of its Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Buckley has previously served as Chief and as Associate Chief of NRCS, overseeing several of
China expands access for U.S. beef exports
The head of the U.S. Meat Export Federation says the U.S. and China have made major progress in expanding market access for American beef. Dan Halstrom says China has granted
Crop scouts advised to end field checks with tick checks as reports increase
A field crops entomologist is reminding farmers to add tick checks to their crop scouting routine. Chris DiFonzo with Michigan State University tells Brownfield, “When I would get out of
The Minnesota Porkcast: Grillfest – a summer treat featuring pork
2026 Minnesota Pork Promoter of the Year Lindsey Loken of Blondie’s Butcher Shop in Wanamingo, Minnesota, calls Grillfest the “Super Bowl of summer events” in Minnesota. She tells Brownfield that
Ag economist says CME’s new cattle futures limits could bring more volatility but also upside opportunities
An ag economist says new trading limits for cattle futures could bring additional volatility to the markets. Josh Maples with Mississippi State University Extension says the changes go into place June 1, 2026. “It absolutely does
Cash dairy prices mixed Monday
Cash dairy prices were mixed on Monday, with no trading activity besides butter at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.69. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.5550. No sales were recorded. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.5550. No sales were recorded. Butter was unchanged at $1.64. Twenty-six sales were recorded, ranging
