2025 was an up and down year for dairy
A dairy market advisor is expecting 2026 to be more challenging for producers. Jenny Wackershauser with Ever.ag tells Brownfield 2025 was an up and down year. “We’re really kind of […]
Seasonal, late-December weather for most across the Heartland; milder parts of the Plains
Across the Corn Belt, wind-blown snow showers and squalls are causing local travel disruptions in the Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, Wednesday’s high temperatures will remain below 10°F in much of […]
Seasonal, late-December weather for most across the Heartland; milder parts of the Plains
Across the Corn Belt, wind-blown snow showers and squalls are causing local travel disruptions in the Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, Wednesday’s high temperatures will remain below 10°F in much of […]
How Bayer Corn and Soybean Production Plants Promote DEKALB® and Asgrow® Seed Quality
Bayer Crop Science’s seed production plants play a critical role in ensuring the performance farmers expect from DEKALB® corn and Asgrow® soybeans. In this Managing for Profit, Clint Rodenberg, production […]
New opportunities for old dairy farms
A research veterinarian expects to see new opportunities for dairy farms that don’t milk anymore. Dr. Keith Poulsen with the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory tells Brownfield he expects high demand […]
Reflecting on a challenging 2025 crop year
A central Indiana farmer says he’s reflecting on a challenging 2025 crop year. Jim Douglas raises corn and soybeans in Shelby County. “It had taken over 60 days for us […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 30, 2025
Mar. corn $4.40 and 1/2, down 1 and 3/4 centsJan. soybeans $10.46 and 1/4, down 3 and 1/4 centsJan. soybean meal $296.70, down $2.10Jan soybean oil 48.93, up 15 pointsMar. […]
HPAI confirmed in central Iowa backyard flock
Iowa officials say highly pathogenic avian influenza was recently detected in the central part of the state. State Ag Secretary Mike Naig says the disease has impacted a small multi-species […]
Strengthened crop insurance coverage eases outlook for 2026
A crop insurance expert says growers can head into the 2026 season with increased confidence in federal coverage. Tom Zacharias is the president of National Crop Insurance Services and says, […]
Another down day for soybeans, corn, wheat in low trade volume
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Beans are monitoring development weather in South America, and very early harvest activity in Brazil. Ahead of Tuesday’s open, unknown destinations bought […]