Brown: farmers receiving bridge payments use it for cash flow
An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says farmers have been using the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program payments to help with cash flow. Ben Brown tells Brownfield “whether that’s […]
Senate Ag Committee poised to mark up skinny farm bill this spring
A U.S. Senator from Minnesota says the Senate Ag Committee is expected to mark up on a skinny farm bill later this spring. Tina Smith says committee leaders are working […]
Cattle futures mostly higher on oversold signals
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were up, feeders were mostly higher on oversold signals, waiting for the rest of the week’s direct business to develop. April live cattle […]
Corn farmers face rising fertilizer costs ahead of spring planting
Corn farmers are feeling the pressure from higher fertilizer prices ahead of the growing season. Wes Beck, a farmer in southern Minnesota, says he’s been proactive securing fertilizer. “We locked […]
Demand for protein is driving more cottage cheese production
The President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation is not surprised by the increased demand for cottage cheese. Gregg Doud tells Brownfield the combination of new dietary guidelines, […]
‘Failure to Warn’ Bill Clears Missouri Senate Ag Committee
Missouri’s Senate Ag Committee advanced a failure to warn bill out of committee ahead of spring break. Committee chairman Jason Bean, a farmer from southeast Missouri, tells Brownfield one of […]
Bottens says no-till alone won’t build soil health, urges more regenerative strategies
A fifth-generation Illinois farmer says no-till is not enough to build soil health and encourages growers to consider more regenerative practices. Monte Bottens tells Brownfield he turned to no-till in […]
Illinois farmer building profitability through healthier soils
An Illinois farmer says building his soil’s health and water extractable organic carbon, or WEOC, has reduced his input costs. Brad Zimmerman, who farms in Tazewell County, says incorporating cover […]
Soybeans, corn hold onto crude oil related gains, wheat closes mixed
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. Beans saw another round of spillover from crude oil, which was up on supply worries, and crude oil, where gains were tied […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 12, 2026
May corn $4.62 and 1/2, up 2 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans $12.27 and 1/4, up 13 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal $320.20, up $4.80May soybean oil 67.42, up 26 pointsMay […]