China slow to honor U.S. soybean purchase commitments
The chief commodities economist at StoneX Group says there’s little evidence that China plans to follow through on its purchase commitments of U.S. soybeans. Arlan Suderman says he believes China […]
2025 soybean crop exceeded expectations for northwest Ohio farmer
A northwest Ohio farmer says this year’s soybean crop exceeded expectations. Justin Gravatt tells Brownfield, “It was below what I thought it was going to be in July, but a little better […]
Southern Indiana farmer wraps up harvest, planning underway for 2026
A southern Indiana farmer says weather patterns had the biggest impact on this year’s corn and soybean crop. Ben Kron tells Brownfield yields were varied. “You would get in one field […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 17, 2025
Dec. corn $4.34 and 3/4, up 4 and 1/2 centsJan. soybeans $11.57 and 1/4, up 32 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal $330.80, up $8.30Dec. soybean oil 51.14, up 99 pointsDec. […]
Iowa farmer uses Pork Cares report to guide environmental goals
An Iowa pork producer says a data tool from the Pork Checkoff has helped him adjust his on-farm sustainability practices. Dwight Dial has a 700-acre livestock and row crop operation […]
Strengthen Weed Control with Corteva’s Proven Residual Herbicides
Going into 2026, Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Jason Gibson encourages farmers to consider adding a soybean residual herbicide to their weed control program for improved performance. He tells Brownfield […]
AFPI establishes Lawfare Advisory Council, designed to help protect farmers from government overreach
The America First Policy Institute says its new Lawfare Advisory Council will help protect U.S. farmers and ranchers from government overreach. Leigh Ann O’Neill is AFPI’s chief legal affairs officer. […]
EPA rolls out proposal for revised Waters of the United States
The U.S. EPA says it has created a more durable definition of Waters of the United States. A newly proposed rule factors in the U.S. Supreme Court’s Sackett decision to […]
U.S. corn export inspections more than double year-ago levels
U.S. export inspections remain on pace to meet or exceed the USDA’s projection for the current marketing year. The USDA says corn inspections during the week ending November 13th were […]
Grassley: “partisan approach” likely on skinny farm bill
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley suggests partisanship in farm bill negotiations is unavoidable. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield Democrats want to undo changes made in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act […]