Soybean harvest nears for Minnesota farmer amid variable conditions
A farmer in southwest Minnesota says he’s been fortunate with moisture this growing season. “But you don’t have to go very far, there are some spots over by Marshall that […]
Soybeans tick up despite weak exports, corn, wheat supported by demand
Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. Argentina’s grain export tax suspension has ended after reaching Buenos Aires’ $7 billion goal, which reportedly included a lot of […]
UW expert: Lack of reliable data limits farm safety education efforts
A University of Wisconsin farm safety specialist says educating farmers and the general public about rural safety requires good data that’s not always easy to get. John Shutske with the […]
Cutting USDA Household Food Insecurity Survey could weaken hunger relief efforts
The chief advocacy and policy officer for Meals on Wheels America says the elimination of USDA’s annual Household Food Security Survey could impact hunger relief efforts across the country. Josh […]
Republicans ask for fair allocation of Rural Health Transformation Program
Some U.S. House Republicans are calling for fair implementation of the Rural Health Transformation Program. Lawmakers say the program will serve as a lifeline for rural and at-risk hospitals, and […]
Cattle futures lower, lean hogs mixed
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were sharply lower, pressured by the cash and wholesale business during the session, along with the lower-than-average weekly export sales. […]
Ernst: Farmers need certainty as farm bill extension nears expiration
A U.S. Senator from Iowa says farm bill work needs to be a priority for Congress the rest of the year. Republican Joni Ernst tells Brownfield the current extension of […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 25, 2025
Dec. corn $4.25 and 3/4, up 1 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $10.12 and 1/4, up 3 and 1/4 centsOct. soybean meal $268.60, down $3.10Oct. soybean oil 49.74, up 45 pointsDec. […]
Harvest begins in east-central Michigan
A Michigan Thumb-area farmer says harvest activity is starting to get underway. Matt Frostic tells Brownfield, “We’re just getting going with the crops. A few soybeans are starting to get […]
U.S. poultry production slips 1% in August 2025
U.S. poultry production saw a slight year-to-year decline during August 2025. The USDA says 4.484 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome last month, down 1% from August 2024, on […]