Pork Board names Newman as CEO
The National Pork Board has named David Newman as its new CEO. Newman most recently served as the organization’s vice president of market growth. Gordon Spronk, a Minnesota pig farmer, […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 28, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.85 and 1/2, up 3 centsSep. soybeans closed at $10.28 and 1/4, up 1 centSep. soybean meal closed at $286.30, down $6.80Sep. soybean oil closed at […]
Corn, wheat find some support, soybeans mostly firm
Soybeans were mixed, mostly firm, on spread trade and technical buying. New crop export sales were solid at 50.4 million bushels, but China remains absent due to tariff tensions. Unknown […]
Treat seed to avoid bunts and smuts
A plant pathologist is encouraging farmers to get their wheat seed treated before planting this fall. Michigan State University’s Marty Chilvers tells Brownfield professionally treating seed is worth the investment. […]
Supplemental Disaster Relief Program still accepting applications
Producers have about a month left to enroll in the USDA’s Supplemental Disaster Relief Program before a second wave of assistance is released. Deputy Under Secretary Brooke Appleton tells Brownfield […]
Ethanol group says a summer of policy changes points towards more markets for farmers
The executive director of Renewable Fuels Nebraska says recent policy decisions impacting biofuels from the Trump administration could expand markets for farmers. Dawn Caldwell says increasing blending requirements for ethanol […]
Debt load growing for farm operations at unsustainable rate
An ag economist says the debt load for farm operations is growing at an alarming rate. Greg Ibendahl with Kansas State University says the trend has been happening for nearly […]
Renewable energy challenges
An ag attorney says land use continues to be a challenge for producers wanting to implement renewable energy projects. Todd Janzen with Janzen Schroeder Ag Law says wind and solar growth […]
Farmers are preparing for another year of tight margins
Widespread concern about the farm economy continues. Kentucky farmer and American Soybean Association president Caleb Ragland says the commodity price picture isn’t great for farmers. “As a whole, producers are […]
New crop corn, soybean export sales solid
The USDA’s reporting another solid week of new crop export numbers for soybeans and corn. Those solid sales during the week ending August 21st were led by unknown destinations and […]