USDA disaster relief available for some weather-related losses
A Farm Service Agency director says it’s important to report damage and losses from weather events to USDA. Wisconsin FSA Director Sandy Chalmers tells Brownfield producers will be dealing with […]
Soybeans, corn, and wheat all end the week with losses
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, ending the week in the red after Monday’s drop. Beans are watching harvest in South America and waiting for more details […]
Farm groups call for federal aid as farm costs surge, push for relief package
The president of the National Cotton Council says more ad-hoc assistance is needed from the federal government, especially in the Delta. “Our expenses have gotten so great…we’re still in a […]
Illinois pork producer eyeing profitability in 2026
A central Illinois pork producer says he’s optimistic about profitability in 2026. Chad Leman, whose operation is based in Woodford County, tells Brownfield, “There’s good opportunities for margin through all […]
Early fertilizer buy saves Minnesota farmer from price spike pain
A southwest Minnesota farmer is relieved he doesn’t need to pay for anymore fertilizer for his 2026 crop. George Goblish grows corn and soybeans near Vesta. “With fertilizer prices, I’m […]
Sugarbeet growers planting at a loss after $500 million in the red in 2025
The American Sugarbeet Growers Association estimates farmers lost $500 an acre on average in 2025, and this year could be worse. “We’re at a loss before we ever attempt to […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 20, 2026
May corn $4.65 and 1/2, down 4 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans $11.61 and 1/4, down 7 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal $328.00, down $4.50May soybean oil 65.51, up 10 pointsMay […]
February milk production up again
The USDA says U.S. milk production rose again in February. The National Agriculture Statistics Service says the 24 major milk-producing states made 17.6 billion pounds of milk, 3.1% more than […]
Cattle placements rise 4% on year, marketings down 7%
The USDA’s Cattle on Feed report fell within pre-report expectations. Placements into U.S. feedlots during February 2026 were up 4% on the year at 1.611 million head, towards the high […]
Bacon backs second round of farm aid, cites tariff impacts
A member of the House Ag Committee says he would support a second round of relief payments for farmers and ranchers. Don Bacon, a Republican from Nebraska, says the administration’s […]