Producers can rapidly improve the herd genetics thanks to technology
Many dairy and beef producers are using technology to improve their herds, including the use of embryos to improve the genetics in a herd. Brownfield’s Larry Lee caught up with […]
Corn futures edge higher as U.S. harvest nears halfway mark amid yield concerns
Soybeans were steady to firm. Soybeans are watching the U.S. harvest pace and planting conditions in Argentina and Brazil. The U.S. harvest is likely about 60% complete, while planting weather […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 15, 2025
Dec. corn $4.16 and 3/4, up 3 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.06 and 1/2, unchangedDec. soybean meal $275.90, up $1.60Dec. soybean oil 50.80, up 23 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $4.98 and […]
Atmospheric river event favors increased storminess over the Western U.S.
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Ricketts says building domestic demand could strengthen economic outlook
A U.S. Senator says increasing domestic use of U.S. commodities could help improve the current ag economy. Pete Ricketts tells Brownfield industry leaders in Nebraska are working to diversify market […]
Cotton farmers face stress without market certainty
A farmer in northwest Mississippi says cotton growers are being pushed to the limit trying to survive another year of tough ag economics. “The stress levels are high.” Patrick […]
U.S. specialty crop industry at risk as growers face rising costs, inadequate insurance options
An economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation says specialty crop growers can no longer absorb soaring production costs with limited risk protection. Danny Munch tells Brownfield, “Since 2020, for instance, pesticide […]
Low-carbon fuel growth tied to stability in ag markets, Buis says
Many ag and biofuel stakeholders concerned about the farm economy are urging the administration to expand the use of low-carbon fuels. Tom Buis with the American Carbon Alliance says growth […]
Delayed October WASDE report could have far reaching impacts for U.S. agriculture
An ag economist at the University of Kentucky says a lack of updated information from the October supply and demand report could have far reaching impacts for U.S. agriculture in […]
Despite tight margins, some farmers see fungicide as key to crop protection
Some Illinois farmers are happy about their decision to use fungicides on their corn crop this year. Ken Franklin, who farms in Christian County in the central part of the […]