Cattle futures higher heading into midweek
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle closed higher, supported by tight available supplies and continued solid demand. June live cattle closed $4.55 higher at $253.50 and August […]
Wheat extends gains on crop ratings, drought concerns
Soybeans were mixed, adjusting spreads. Planting is 23% complete, the fastest start to the season on record, and emergence is considerably ahead of the five-year average. There are still some […]
Wisconsin farmers await good weather, field conditions
Many farmers in Wisconsin have been forced to wait for drier weather and better field conditions. Evan Schrauth operates a dairy farm in Fond du Lac County. He tells Brownfield, […]
Pesticide provision stalls farm bill discussion
The director of the Gardner Agricultural Policy Program at the University of Illinois says pesticides have become a sticking point in farm bill negotiations. Jonathan Coppess says language aimed at […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 28, 2026
May corn $4.65 and 1/4, up 4 and 1/2 centsMay soybeans $11.73, down 4 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal $333.40, down 40 centsMay soybean oil 73.38, up 112 pointsMay Chicago […]
Iowa turkey leader points to Europe as model for avian flu protection
The executive director of the Iowa Turkey Federation suggests the U.S. should follow the lead of countries that vaccinate flocks for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Gretta Irwin tells Brownfield domestic […]
Profit margins tight as farmers face another uncertain season
A pair of farmers say ongoing market volatility is leaving little room for error for this year’s growing season. South-central Nebraska farmer Randy Uhrmacher margins continue to be under pressure. […]
Great Lakes weather shift: frost risk returns along with break from wet conditions
Michigan’s state climatologist says temperatures on Friday and Saturday could cause some cold injury to crops. Jeff Andresen says a low-pressure system moving down from Canada is bringing noticeably cooler […]
Farmers urged to push for farm bill passage
A Farm Bureau leader is optimistic Congress can pass a farm bill this week, but says farmers need to act now. Jason Mugnaini with Wisconsin Farm Bureau tells Brownfield that […]
Efforts to save hemp industry not expected in farm bill
The general counsel with U.S. Hemp Roundtable says newly introduced bi-partisan legislation aims to preserve the sale of hemp products amid a potential federal ban. Jonathan Miller says the Hemp […]