University of Wisconsin trial might lead to a slug treatment option
A University of Wisconsin entomologist says a research project is studying whether an existing spray product can help rescue soybeans and other crops from slugs. Emily Bick tells Brownfield the […]
Feeder cattle futures pressured by the higher move in corn
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower waiting for additional direct business to develop. Feeders were also pressured by the higher move in corn. June live […]
Corn grower says year-round E15 fix simply allows Americans more fuel choices
A board director with the Minnesota Corn Growers Association says he’ll be extremely disappointed if the U.S. House does not pass nationwide year-round E15 this week. Nathan Serbus, who grows […]
How one northwest Indiana dairy farm is turning waste into water
A northwest Indiana dairy farm is using a first of its kind technology to improve sustainability. Carl Ramsey with Curtis Creek Dairy says the facility has partnered with Sedron Technologies […]
Wheat sharply higher on big drop in winter wheat production
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. The USDA lowered U.S. old crop stocks with strong domestic crush canceling out lower exports and sees even tighter new crop supplies […]
Michigan soybean grower experiments with biodiesel as prices climb
A young farmer says this season he’s experimenting with using biodiesel in his equipment as fuel prices surge. Lenawee County’s Zach Schaffner tells Brownfield his fuel tanks were getting prepped for […]
NMPF says FARM-ES protects farm data, provides opportunities
A national dairy group says the FARM-ES, or Farmers Assuring Responsible Management -Environmental Stewardship program, helps dairy producers document their sustainable practices and bring more revenue to farms. Nicole Ayoche […]
Michigan grower says supersonic shockwaves have been successful in reducing crop damage
A Michigan apple grower says a combination of pyrotechnics and sonic booms has been working to protect fruit from hail for the past 15 years. Kim Kropf tells Brownfield their […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 12, 2026
Jul. corn $4.80, up 4 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $12.26 and 3/4, up 13 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal $328.40, up $3.60Jul. soybean oil 75.36, up 162 pointsJul. Chicago wheat […]
Fertilizer concerns grow as Mosaic reduces domestic phosphate output
The president of the American Soybean Association says farmers are uneasy following The Mosaic Company’s announcement it will scale back domestic phosphate production. Scott Metzger tells Brownfield, “We are super […]