Broenfield Ag Weather Today
During the next several days, active weather across the South should lead to 1- to 4-inch rainfall totals from Texas to the southern Atlantic States. However, some Southern thunderstorms may […]
“Like Lucy and Charlie Brown”: Minnesota farmer reacts to E15 policy delays
A Minnesota farmer is frustrated by continued uncertainty with year-round nationwide E15. Rob Tate of Cannon Falls tells Brownfield. “The analogy that’s been given before is it’s a little bit […]
Young farmer employee winner says flexibility is necessary in pursuit to ownership
A young farmer says balancing a full-time career, kids, and farm work seems to be the standard for farm families starting out. Katie Adam works as a Star of the […]
Cattle futures mixed watching direct trade
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mixed watching direct markets. June live cattle closed $1.75 higher at $255.25 and August live cattle closed $.62 higher at […]
Agronomist urges farmers to target weakest nutrient links
An agronomist with The Mosaic Company suggests crop yields are only as strong as the most limiting nutrient. Tryston Beyrer says it’s the Law of the Minimum. “Oftentimes it’s illustrated […]
Soybeans rise, fueled by strength in soybean, crude oils
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Bean oil made new highs on crush margins and crude oil, which spilled over into beans. Near-term weather looks a little drier, […]
Lawmakers divided on Proposition 12 fix as farm bill negotiations continue
Some lawmakers say they’re unsure if a fix for Proposition 12 will be included in a final farm bill package. Senate Ag Committee Chairman John Boozman, a Republican from Arkansas, […]
Farm bill vote hits a snag as tensions rise in Congress
A planned vote on the farm bill has likely been delayed in the U.S. House. Joe Newland, president of the Kansas Farm Bureau says he’s not surprised. “It’s been punted […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 29, 2026
May corn $4.66 and 1/2, up 1 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans $11.82 and 1/4, up 9 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal $328.00, down $5.40May soybean oil 75.31, up 193 pointsMay […]
Broiler placements continue to run ahead of a year ago
U.S. broiler chicken numbers continue to rise. The USDA says 256.077 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, up 317,000 on the week and 3% on the year. The average […]