Senate DFL Majority leader Murphy discusses Minnesota farm struggles
The DFL majority leader of the Minnesota Senate says she’s aware of challenges facing farmers in the state. Erin Murphy tells Brownfield agriculture is a critical part of Minnesota’s economy. […]
New building in the works for Missouri Corn
Construction is expected to start in September on a new building for Missouri Corn in Jefferson City. CEO Bradley Schad says the plans have been in the works for years. […]
Work continues to push back NWS
The CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says there continues to be increased cooperation from Mexico’s government in the fight against New World screwworm. Colin Woodall tells Brownfield, “We […]
Soybeans, corn hold onto modest gains
Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. Development weather looks mostly favorable, and a major crop tour has shown good yield estimates and pod counts. Still, this […]
Cattle futures sharply higher, lean hogs mixed
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher on general optimism about this week’s direct business. Still, the major direct markets were quiet during the […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 20, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.80, up 1/2 centSep. soybeans closed at $10.15, up 2 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $292.00, up $4.60Sep. soybean oil closed at 51.20, down 48 pointsSep. […]
Broiler placements hold higher trend
USDA data continues to point to higher broiler chicken production in 2025. 250.314 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators last week, dipping 283,000 head on the week, but rising […]
Farm Progress Show marking milestone
It’s a milestone year for the “Super Bowl of Agriculture.” Matt Jungmann, national events manager with Farm Progress, says the 2025 Farm Progress Show marks the 20th anniversary of one […]
Succession plans curb the loss of family farms
A land transfer navigator says farm succession plans need action to work. Becky Huttenga tells Brownfield two common scenarios often break apart family farms if transition plans aren’t developed and implemented. […]
Ethanol exports pop higher
U.S. ethanol exports hit a more than four-month high last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol exports averaged 172,000 barrels per day, the highest since early April, rising […]