Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 5, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.54 and 1/4, down 14 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.45 and 1/2, down 12 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $295.50, down $1.40Jul. […]
40% of U.S. corn, 30% of soybeans planted
U.S. corn and soybean planting advanced over the past week. Some key growing areas did see more rainfall last week, but past the short-term planting delays, that’s expected to be […]
Planting progress in Nebraska remains ahead of schedule
Planting pace across many parts of Nebraska is ahead of schedule. Northeast Nebraska farmer Anne Meis tells Brownfield, “This is the earliest we started planting. We started on April 10.” […]
Winter wheat conditions slightly improve in Kansas
Winter wheat conditions in Kansas saw some improvements last weak due to timely rains. The latest crop progress and condition report from USDA says 47 percent of the crop is […]
Ag research coalition calls for funding in the name of food security
Leaders from the agricultural research community are calling on Congress to prioritize USDA funding amid spending cuts. Michigan State University AgBioResearch Director George Smith tells Brownfield the uncertainty for land-grant […]
Efforts to increase interest in ag education
A student at Ohio State says there’s a rising interest in students wanting to pursue a career in ag education. Mallory Kramer says Teach Ag Ohio is helping students find […]
Ag Retailers Association expects insecticide strategy to be workable
The Ag Retailers Association says EPA’s recently released final insecticide strategy will be more flexible for the agricultural industry. Richard Gupton tells Brownfield modifications show the agency is listening to […]
Farmers Union advocates for new farm bill during Week of Action
National Farmers Union members are in Washington D.C. this week urging lawmakers to pass a new farm bill. Gary Wertish is president of the Minnesota Farmers Union. “We have over […]
Corn planting will pick up soon
An agronomist says the short-term weather forecast should encourage more corn planting across South Dakota and Minnesota. Rick Swenson is with Peterson Farms Seed. “The forecast looks great with minimal […]
Strong USDA needed to protect farmers
Potato industry leaders say they are concerned about how USDA staffing cuts could impact disease mitigation efforts at the border. Potato researcher and geneticist Dave Douches tells Brownfield the Animal […]