Cattle futures lower, lean hogs higher
At the, Chicago Mercantile Exchange ,live and feeder cattle futures were sharply lower, pressured by profit taking, technical liquidation, and a generally bearish day in the broader market due to […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 23, 2026
Mar. corn $4.27 and 1/2, unchangedMar. soybeans $11.34 and 1/4, down 3 and 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal $308.70, down $1.10Mar. soybean oil 59.39, up 47 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.69 and […]
Iowa State Record Black Crappie Caught | Interview with Mickey Thompson
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Goss: Interest rate cuts likely later this year as inflation cools
An ag economist says he expects the Federal Reserve to lower short-term interest rates. Ernie Goss with Creighton University tells Brownfield, “I look for a couple of cuts on the […]
Taiwan trade deal to eliminate tariffs on U.S. wheat, expand market access
A trade policy expert says the recently announced reciprocal trade agreement could help expand market access for U.S. wheat in Taiwan. Ryan Olson with U.S. Wheat Associates says the deal would permanently lower […]
Eastern Arkansas faces sharp decline in rice plantings
An ag lender says low prices will likely cause fewer planted rice acres in eastern Arkansas this spring; a concern for the largest rice producing state in the country. Greg […]
POET founder urges Congress to move E15 legislation to Trump’s desk
The founder and CEO of POET says he’s disappointed that nationwide, year-round E15 continues to face roadblocks. “We have been working on that for literally over a decade,” Jeff Broin […]
USDA reports good start to egg production in 2026
U.S. egg production started 2026 on a solid note. The USDA says 9.196 billion eggs were produced during January, up 2% on the year, with the average number of layers […]
Some Wisconsin ag bills forwarded to the Governor, others need Senate action
Several Wisconsin ag policy bills moved forward as the State Assembly wrapped up its session Friday. Bills that have already cleared the Senate and now head to Governor Tony Evers […]
Vermeer announces new Iowa facility to meet growing equipment demand
The leader of a Pella, Iowa-based equipment manufacturer says continued innovation and rising demand are fueling new manufacturing investments. Vermeer Corporation president and CEO Jason Andringa tells Brownfield the company […]