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 […]
Ohio’s Director of Ag: State remains committed to protecting farmland amid ongoing loss
The director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture says the agency continues to expand its farmland preservation efforts in 2026. Brian Baldridge says 11 new farms recently placed their land […]
New bipartisan bill aims to improve water quality in the Ohio River Basin
The executive director of the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts says recently introduced bipartisan legislation could help improve water quality throughout the Ohio River Basin. Liz Rice […]
Star of the West rewards Great Lakes farmers for reducing carbon
Farmers in parts of the Great Lakes are being rewarded for their greenhouse gas reduction efforts. Star of the West Grower Partnerships Advisor Katie Adam tells Brownfield the Great Lakes […]
South Dakota farmer sells old crop corn ahead of summer glut
A South Dakota farmer says he’s been taking advantage of recent rain delays to get some work done around the farm, including selling old crop corn. Chet Edinger tells Brownfield […]