USDA expects China to hit 12 million metric ton soybean goal
The USDA’s Under Secretary of Trade says he’s expecting China to meet its goal of purchasing 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans by the end of February. In an […]
Soybeans, wheat mixed, corn weak ahead of several key USDA reports
Soybeans were mixed Friday, while still ending the week with a gain. Beans were watching weather in South America and getting ready for the upcoming numbers from USDA and CONAB. […]
Crop production competition with Brazil isn’t expected to slow down anytime soon
A professor at Purdue University says competition for crop production between Brazil and the U.S. isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Joana Colussi, assistant professor at Purdue University, says Brazil has […]
Crop production competition with Brazil isn’t expected to slow down anytime soon
A professor at Purdue University says competition for crop production between Brazil and the U.S. isn’t slowing down anytime soon. Joana Colussi, assistant professor at Purdue University, says Brazil has […]
CHS to operate COFCO grain terminal near St. Louis
The nation’s largest farmer-owned cooperative will soon operate a grain facility owned by China’s largest food and ag company near St. Louis. CHS Inc., will take over operations of the […]
CHS to operate COFCO grain terminal near St. Louis
The nation’s largest farmer-owned cooperative will soon operate a grain facility owned by China’s largest food and ag company near St. Louis. CHS Inc., will take over operations of the […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 9, 2026
Mar. corn $4.45 and 3/4, down 1/4 centMar. soybeans $10.62 and 1/2, up 1 and 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal $303.70, up 10 centsMar. soybean oil 49.69, up 24 pointsMar. Chicago […]
Asparagus’s folate benefits spotlighted by 50th Asparagus Queen
The 2025 Asparagus Queen says she hopes to educate more women about the vegetable’s folate benefits. Shelby Purdy tells Brownfield the nutrient, found naturally in asparagus, helps reduce the risk […]
Producers encouraged to contact NRCS offices ahead of new batching deadline
The farmer training program manager with The Land Connection says farmers need to be informed about key changes within the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Crystal Siltman says January […]
U.S. beef demand remains strong despite export headwinds
The head of the U.S. Meat Export Federation says global demand for U.S. beef remains strong. Dan Halstrom tells Brownfield that’s a good thing for producers. “Because if you can […]