Cattle futures fall ahead of the USDA’s on feed update
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle were lower ahead of the USDA’s Cattle on Feed report, which was out after the close. Placements and marketings were both at the […]
Cattle placements drop in first post-shutdown on feed update
The USDA’s November cattle on feed numbers were mostly towards the low end of pre-report estimates. Placements were the lowest for the month since the series of reports started, dropping […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 21, 2025
Dec. corn $4.25 and 1/2, down 1 centJan. soybeans $11.25, up 2 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal $315.10, up $1.10Dec. soybean oil 50.26, down 40 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.27, unchangedDec. […]
Milk futures lower, cash dairy mostly lower
December Class III milk futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange down 31 at $16.32. January down 21 at $15.38. February 23 lower at $15.63. March through May contracts 3 to […]
U.S. soybean crush growth ‘unrealistic’ fix for lost China demand
A global strategist with Rabobank says an increased domestic soybean crush won’t replace the lost demand from China. Stephen Nicholson says it’s an unrealistic expectation. “While it’s good to see, […]
Trade aid update: USDA says final decision pending
The Under Secretary of Farm Production and Conservation at the USDA says conversations are still happening about trade aid. Richard Fordyce tells Brownfield… “It’s going to be a well informed […]
Ag Director highlights USMCA’s role in expanding market access
The Nebraska Director of Agriculture says the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement could create new market opportunities for farmers. Sherry Vinton says the deal has benefited every country including the […]
Industry warns of crisis: U.S. sugar growers need immediate action as losses mount
Abundant global supplies and limited trade policies have put the U.S. sugar industry on the brink. Luther Markwart with the American Sugar Alliance tells Brownfield input costs for American farmers […]
Cattle market strength spills into farmland values, expert says
Record high beef prices are driving up values for pasture and rangelands. Cole Nickerson, area sales manager with Farmers National Company, says strength in the cattle market is supporting farmland […]
Global demand drives 28% surge in U.S. cheese exports, butterfat sales nearly triple
The U.S. Dairy Export Council says August shipments continued a three-month trend higher. William Loux tells Brownfield demand for cheese is strong globally. “We are in for probably almost certainly […]