Farmers looking for equipment upgrades
Taryn Fischels, product marketing manager with John Deere, tells Brownfield at the 2025 Farm Progress Show that many farmers are looking to upgrade equipment as opposed to purchasing brand new […]
Elanco acquires former GM stamping plant in downtown Indianapolis for $27 million
Indiana Governor Mike Braun recently announced the state has sold a former General Motors stamping plant in downtown Indianapolis to Elanco Animal Health for $27 million. In a statement, the […]
BASF Rep Highlights Importance of Fungicides, Offers Growers Chance to Win Truck Lease
Kurt Maertens, BASF Technical Representative for Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, said growers have faced numerous environmental stressors and widespread fungal disease pressure in both corn and soybeans during the […]
The benefits of residue management
Residue management can help farmers boost yields in 2026. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Connor Sible with the University of Illinois discusses what residue management is and when […]
Soybeans continue to face pressure from demand
China, the largest buyer of US soybeans, has yet to make a purchase for the 2025-2026 marketing year. Steve Censky, CEO of the American Soybean Association, says it’s time to […]
USDA preparing to release more farmer assistance
The deputy secretary of the USDA says the agency is examining all avenues to assist farmers suffering through the current ag economy. Stephen Vaden says the administration is acutely aware […]
Soybeans end two-sided session modestly higher
Soybeans closed modestly higher on short covering and technical buying after an up and down day. The U.S. crop rating is the highest in five years, with development right on […]
New wheat yield record for Michigan?
A wheat specialist says Michigan could meet USDA’s expectations for a record crop. Michigan State University Extension’s Dennis Pennington tells Brownfield despite weather challenges, harvest was ideal in many regions. […]
Cattle, lean hog futures higher
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply higher, supported by the midday strength in boxed beef and optimism about this week’s direct cash cattle business. […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 26, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.87 and 1/2, down 1 and 3/4 centsSep. soybeans closed at $10.28 and 3/4, up 3 and 1/4 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $297.20, up $1.50Sep. […]