Red Crown Rot detected in 17 Indiana counties in 2026 as researchers continue to evaluate management options
A Purdue Extension field pathologist says red crown rot has expanded across the Midwest in 2026. Darcy Telenko says it has already been found in 17 counties in Indiana and […]
Lack of meaningful farm bill solutions frustrating
The president of Wisconsin Farmers Union says frustration continues to mount over Congress’ inability to pass a new farm bill. Darin Von Ruden, who farms in Vernon County, tells Brownfield, […]
How to handle grain marketing right now
The president of Heartland Farm Partners says there’s opportunities for farmers take advantage of the recent strength in commodity markets. On this episode of Managing for Profit, Jeff Peterson says […]
Cattle futures mixed, lean hogs higher on Wednesday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were mixed, mostly higher on spread trade and oversold signals after the recent steep drop. October live was down $.17 at […]
Iowa farmer encouraged by USDA data modernization effort
An eastern Iowa farmer says USDA’s effort to gather producer feedback could help improve agricultural data collection. Lance Lillibridge raises corn and red angus cattle in Benton County, and is […]
Glessing: stagnant milk prices continue to pressure dairy margins
A Minnesota dairy farmer says milk prices have flattened. Dan Glessing of Waverly tells Brownfield the market is stagnant. “We did see some hope here a few months ago, and […]
Wheat surges on Black Sea export problems
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. China bought another 333,000 tons of new crop U.S. beans ahead of the open. Combined with Tuesday’s sale to unknown destinations, that […]
Cattle groups urge President Trump to reverse beef import plan
Some ag groups are asking President Trump to reverse a proposed plan to import beef that he says would lower prices for consumers. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Gene Copenhaver […]
Wisconsin dairy group calls for policies to support farms, efficiency improvements
The vice president of the Dairy Business Association says producers need elected officials to support policies that strengthen agriculture for farms of all sizes. Fourth-generation dairy farmer Travis Speirs tells Brownfield […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 26, 2026
Sep. corn $5.14, up 13 and 1/2 centsSep. soybeans $12.54 and 1/4, up 26 and 1/4 centsSep. soybean meal $328.70, up $8.40Sep. soybean oil 67.22, down 30 pointsSep. Chicago wheat […]