ASA remains concerned about trade escalations
The head of the American Soybean Association says the escalation of trade tensions with China are concerning. Steve Censky says an announcement from President Trump that he intended to cancel […]
Indiana Pork connecting producers and consumers through Ivy Tech Meat Fabrication Lab
A long-standing partnership is helping consumers understand how pork is raised and prepared. Jeanette Merritt, communications director for Indiana Pork, says the Ivy Tech Community College Meat Fabrication Lab is giving […]
MSU research shows soybeans thrive in northern regions with competitive yields
The Director of Michigan State University’s Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center says there’s a steady push northward to grow soybeans in the state. James DeDecker tells Brownfield about 10,000 […]
Cattle futures higher to finish the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, watching direct business develop. Boxed beef was higher during the session. December live cattle closed $2.62 higher at $242.52 […]
Corn and soybeans fall as U.S. harvest and South American weather drive markets
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, pulling contracts to a lower weekly finish. The trade continues to monitor the U.S. harvest and South American planting weather, expecting generally […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 10, 2025
Dec. corn $4.13, down 5 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.06 and 3/4, down 15 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal $275.00, down $1.90Dec. soybean oil 49.97, down 97 pointsDec. Chicago wheat […]
McCormick: Market volatility mixed as traders await fresh news
An ag economist says there’s been some mixed volatility in the grain markets. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says a lack of fresh news has left grains trading sideways. “We should […]
Shutdown delays ARC payments to farmers
An ag economist says the farmers waiting for an Ag Risk Coverage payment on last year’s crops will likely have to wait for the check. Pat Westhoff with the University […]
R-CALF urges tariffs to protect U.S. cattle and sheep industries from imports
The CEO of R-CALF USA says tariffs should be supported by beef and sheep producers. Bill Bullard tells Brownfield he’s encouraged by President Trump’s tariff actions. “We’ve made a formal […]
AFBF: farmers need long-term solutions, not just short-term aid
On Friday, the American Farm Bureau Federation sent letters to Congress and President Trump saying long-term solutions are needed to ease the extreme economic pressures in farm country. That includes […]