October price averages signal possible revenue protection claims for corn
Revenue protection insurance prices are set in October and a crop insurance specialist says with one week left to the month, there could be some good news for corn farmers […]
Members of the cattle industry say Argentina plan isn’t the way to lower beef prices
The CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says President Trump’s plan to import more beef from Argentina undercuts America’s farmers and ranchers. “That what he’s asking for is for […]
Cattle futures close sharply lower amid ongoing uncertainty
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle closed sharply lower following President Trump’s comments on Wednesday afternoon. December live cattle closed $5.0 lower at $239.82 and February live […]
Cash dairy prices mostly steady-to-lower Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were steady to lower except for powder Wednesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.67. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were […]
Advocate or Reporter? Know the Difference.
I have said it before and will continue to shout it from the rooftops: There’s a difference between an advocate and a reporter whether you’re talking about agriculture, politics, or […]
Uncertainty dominates for grain farmers starting to plan for the next season
An agricultural policy specialist says farmers are likely to delay their planting decisions as long as possible with the current market uncertainty. Michigan State University’s Alan Ker tells Brownfield it’s a very difficult […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 22, 2025
Dec. corn $4.23, up 3 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.34 and 3/4, up 4 centsDec. soybean meal $290.00, up $3.10Dec. soybean oil 50.07, down 58 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.03 and […]
Market analysts say US, China trade negotiations could bring fresh momentum to soybean markets
A senior market advisor at Total Farm Marketing says the ag industry remains optimistic that upcoming trade negotiations between the U.S. and China could result in a boost in soybean prices. […]
Reliable Rail bill continues to gain support
Legislation designed to improve railroad service remains held up in committee as lawmakers focus on funding the government. Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin tells Brownfield reliable railroad service has been absent, […]
Corn futures edge higher on strong ethanol demand amid U.S. harvest progress
Soybeans were mixed, with nearby contracts up and deferred months down. Beans continue to wait for meetings between the U.S. and China this week in Malaysia and next week in […]