Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 4, 2026
Mar. corn $4.29 and 1/2, up 1 centMar. soybeans $10.92 and 1/4, up 26 and 1/2 centsMar. soybean meal $296.20, up $4.30Mar. soybean oil 55.66, up 117 pointsMar. Chicago wheat […]
Future ag professionals want real-world experience
The president of the Western Illinois University Ag Mech Club says he’s confident the next generation of ag professionals want to be involved. Owen Bull, a sophomore originally from Illinois […]
Focus on risk management ahead of spring planting
An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says farmers should consider risk management strategies as they make planting decisions for spring. Ben Brown tells Brownfield “we just have more […]
Another week-to-week rise for broiler hatchery numbers
Broiler hatchery numbers are maintaining their faster than last year pace, pointing towards higher production in 2026. The USDA says 251.449 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, falling 753,000 […]
Dairy farmers seek action on Wisconsin ag bills
Dairy farmers converged on the Wisconsin State Capitol on Wednesday to support legislation they say would help them and the dairy industry. Farmers are supporting more than a dozen bills […]
Grain storage gains attention as farmers wait out depressed markets
Farmers are relying on grain storage as markets remain depressed. Kent Craighton with Sukup Manufacturing says interest in grain storage and handling equipment is high despite low commodity prices. “It’s […]
Johnson: failure isn’t an option for nationwide year-round E15
A U.S. Congressman from South Dakota says failure isn’t an option as lawmakers come together to find a solution regarding nationwide, year-round E15. Dusty Johnson tells Brownfield the stakes are […]
Ohio farmer says dry conditions are reshaping conservation efforts
A farmer in Northwest Ohio says drought conditions are altering his conservation efforts. Leon Klopfenstein grows corn, soybeans, and wheat in Paulding County, and is the second generation of his […]
Winter Storm Fern sends ethanol production to multi-year low
U.S. ethanol production plunged last week as the Midwest was hit hard by Winter Storm Fern. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 956,000 barrels per day, the lowest […]
Rate cuts expected to drive pastureland demand in 2026
A real estate appraiser says lower interest rates could spark more demand for pastureland in 2026. Brownfield’s Kellan Heavican has more from Buffalo Bill and Farm and Ranch Expo in […]