Grassley eyes 2026 as he urges action on biofuel policies
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is turning his attention to 2026 with renewable fuel policies in mind. “We’re at the end of the year (and) the window for federal rulemaking is […]
2025 Year in Review
Listen to the following as the Brownfield Ag News team recaps the top stories of 2025. PART ONE: PART TWO: PART THREE: The post 2025 Year in Review appeared first […]
CoBank: Low prices to boost demand for U.S. grains, oilseeds in 2026
A market analyst says there’s some cautious optimism about the direction of commodity markets in 2026. Tanner Ehmke is the lead economist for grains and oilseeds at CoBank and says, […]
Ag transportation upgrades needed in 2026
The head of the Soy Transportation Coalition says investments in the supply chain are needed in 2026. Mike Steenhoek tells Brownfield, “When you invest in roads in the U.S., rivers […]
Wisconsin sees export success despite tariffs
Wisconsin’s ag secretary says the state is making food and agriculture export sales despite tariffs, trade uncertainty, and a tough economy. Randy Romanski tells Brownfield Wisconsin continues to “punch above […]
Analyst: South America on track for record soybeans, large corn crop
A record soybean crop and a large corn crop are expected for the largest competitor to the United States. Analyst Michael Coronnier with Soybean and Corn Adviser says as of […]
Whole milk return to schools may boost dairy demand and tighten butter supplies
A school milk supplier says USDA guidelines can cause dramatic ripple effects when changes are made. Dairy Farmers of America Southwest Group Vice President Tim Hawk tells Brownfield when whole […]
Corn futures bounce with help from record week for ethanol production
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. It was an up and down session, with beans monitoring weather in South America and domestic product prices. Soybean meal futures were […]
Mixed livestock markets as cattle fall and hogs face pressure
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures ended the session lower, with boxed beef down at midday, waiting for direct business and Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed report. February […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 17, 2025
Mar. corn $4.40 and 1/2, up 4 centsJan. soybeans $10.58 and 1/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsJan. soybean meal $298.20, down $4.20Jan soybean oil 48.52, up 16 pointsMar. Chicago wheat […]