Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 10, 2026
Sep. corn $4.39 and 1/2, up 8 centsAug. soybeans $11.91 and 3/4, up 14 centsAug. soybean meal $320.40, up $3.00Aug. soybean oil 70.46, up 54 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.40 and […]
NFU, AFPI applaud Deere right-to-repair settlement
The president of the National Farmers Union says John Deere’s right-to-repair settlement is a win for farmers and ranchers. Rob Larew tells Brownfield, “There’s been a lot of promises made […]
USDA beef, pork estimates down from June
The USDA has reduced its 2026 red meat production guess, while increasing expectations for poultry. Beef is projected at 25.288 billion pounds, down 150 million from June due to tight […]
Increased ag drone use spurring insurance coverage options
An assistant vice president of underwriting and sales with Nationwide Insurance says agriculture’s quick adaptation of drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, is bringing with it new considerations for farm insurance […]
Stable land values drawing increased investment interest
A certified real estate appraiser with Compeer Financial says farmland values remain relatively stable. Ethan Koch, who’s based in west central Illinois, tells Brownfield, “What we’re kind of seeing in […]
USDA adjusts rice, cotton production projections
The USDA slashed new crop rice ending stocks, while increasing the carryout for cotton. Rice ending stocks for the marketing year that starts August 1st were cut by 11.9 million […]
Weather swings fueling tar spot and other disease concerns across the Midwest
A technical service manager says farmers are seeing increased disease pressure in their corn crops this year. Adam Bryne covers Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan with FMC says tar spot is […]
EPA proposes end to DEF-related engine deratements
The U.S. EPA has proposed changes to federal diesel emissions regulations that would eliminate vehicle deratements caused by Diesel Exhaust Fluid system failures. T.J. Wilson, deputy director of rural policy […]
Western Corn Belt farmers prepare for rising corn disease pressure
As the U.S. corn crop faces increased disease pressure, two farmers in the Western Corn Belt say crop health remains a top priority. South-central Nebraska farmer Mike Bergen says he’s […]
Tar spot found in Southwest Wisconsin, growers urged to keep scouting
Tar spot has been confirmed in Wisconsin for the first time this season. University of Wisconsin’s Damon Smith tells Brownfield the disease was found by an ag consultant in Lafayette […]