Cover crops can raise yields and cut costs over time
The director of the University of Missouri’s Center for Regenerative Agriculture says the yield benefits of cover crops take time. Rob Myers says it takes three to five years for […]
Celebrating Women in Agriculture
I come from a long line of women in agriculture. National Agriculture Week during National Women’s History Month is the perfect time to recognize and celebrate them! The post Celebrating […]
NCBA says updated tax code gives cattle producers tools to expand operations and plan for the next generation
A lobbyist with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says recent changes to the tax code provides incentives for producers to invest back into their operations. Executive director, government affairs Kent […]
Michigan farmers encourage lawmakers to restore 10 Cents a Meal Program for more fresh food in schools
Michigan vegetable growers say the 10 Cents a Meal Program has worked as an essential tool to support local and affordable fresh food in schools for the past decade. Greg […]
Soybeans, corn see more support from crude oil
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. There was more spillover from crude oil as beans watch Brazil’s harvest and wait for details on U.S./China trade talks, which are […]
Marketing struggles persist even as soybean prices improve
Recent strength in soybean prices has sparked some farmer selling. Brad Kluver farms near Northfield in southern Minnesota and tells Brownfield marketing has been tricky since harvest. “We probably stored […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 19, 2026
May corn $4.69 and 3/4, up 6 and 1/2 centsMay soybeans $11.68 and 1/2, up 6 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal $332.50, up $10.80May soybean oil 65.41, down 12 pointsMay […]
Corn growers pushing for more support for lock improvements
The president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says continuing to fund upgrades on America’s inland waterway system is vital for agriculture. Mark Bunselmeyer, who farms in Macon County, says […]
Crop Protection Network: soybean disease losses among lowest in 30 years
Crop Production Network researchers estimate soybean diseases reduced yields by about five percent last year. Plant pathologist Marty Chilvers tells Brownfield, “It’s really critical to identify our plant disease issues.” “If we […]
Don Roose: soybean rally to pull acres away from corn in 2026
The president of U.S. Commodities expects U.S. corn acreage to be down 4 to 5 million acres in 2026. Don Roose tells Brownfield market signals favor soybeans more compared to […]