Every growing season is an opportunity for farmers to learn how they can improve weed management. Corteva Agriscience technical field agronomist Jeff Bode says 2026 offered plenty of opportunities to

An ag economist says widespread USDA farm program payments are expected for crop farmers beginning next month. David Widmar with Ag Economic Insights tells Brownfield farmers will receive the higher

Cattle placed into feedyards in August were down 9 percent from last year.  Mississippi State University Extension ag economist Josh Maples says, “This is the lowest for any August placements

Sign-up is now open for 2026 USDA farm programs, and an ag economist says the later enrollment period gives farmers more information for their decision. Bart Fischer at Texas A&M

The president of the National Farmers Union says a stronger farm safety net is needed in the farm bill. Rob Larew tells Brownfield that despite updates to farm programs in

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, while ending the week with modest gains. China bought 111,000 tons of U.S. beans ahead of the open, the first reported sale

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly lower, feeders were down watching and waiting on direct trade and those On Feed numbers from the USDA.  October live cattle

Dec. corn $5.27 and 1/2, down 3 centsNov. soybeans $13.03 and 1/2, down 16 and 1/4 centsOct. soybean meal $354.60, down $14.10Oct. soybean oil 67.70, down 98 pointsDec. Chicago wheat

The assistant director of the TIAA Center for Farmland Research with the University of Illinois says cash rental rates are expected to stay steady heading into next year. During a

The president of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association says economic challenges have weighed on many producers. Craig Moss, a producer from Hull, says cattle prices might be high, but that doesn’t