Major Minnesota ag companies back call to reduce tension and move communities forward
Several CEOs of Minnesota-based agricultural companies are joining other business leaders in calling for a de-escalation of tensions in the state. Cargill, CHS, Hormel, and Land O’Lakes are among the […]
Soybeans, wheat start week on down note, with corn mostly lower
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. The trade’s watching weather in South America, with more rain in the near-term forecast for some areas. Still, more will be […]
Clean Fuels Alliance America asks Trump to finalize RFS, 45Z rules
Clean Fuels Alliance America is urging President Trump to help bring certainty to biodiesel, renewable diesel, and sustainable aviation fuel producers ahead of his scheduled Tuesday afternoon speech in Iowa. […]
Soybean exports increased by more than 12% in 2025, could help create additional demand in 2026
The CEO of the U.S. Soybean Export Council says record soybean meal exports in 2025 could help create more consistent demand for farmers in 2026. Jim Sutter tells Brownfield, “Farmers […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 26, 2026
Mar. corn $4.28 and 1/4, down 2 and 1/4 centsMar. soybeans $10.61 and 3/4, down 6 centsMar. soybean meal $294.30, down $5.60Mar. soybean oil 53.89, down 10 pointsMar. Chicago wheat […]
Hog effluent is showing promise as a fertilizer replacement for corn
The lead commercial agronomist with Precision Planting says soaring fertilizer costs have corn farmers searching for alternatives. Jason Webster says growers with hog farms in the area might have a […]
Eastern Iowa cattle producer says winter calving in full swing amid bitter cold
An eastern Iowa cattle producer says his winter calving is in full swing. Lance Lillibridge tells Brownfield recent conditions have been bitter. “We had our first calf on the 27th […]
Cattle industry urges additional investments in research to protect animal health
With the rising threat of tick-borne illnesses and New World screwworm, protecting animal health remains a priority for cattle producers. Mike Deering is the executive vice president of the Missouri […]
Hay supplies are ample, but producers urged to monitor quality as winter raises cattle feed demands
As the brutally cold temperatures persist, demand for hay will continue to increase. Tony Hancock, the market manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture, supplies shouldn’t be an issue. “There […]
Sorghum, soybean export inspections top last year’s levels
U.S. sorghum and soybean export inspections continue to pick up steam. The USDA says inspections for both crops during the week ending January 22nd were slightly lower than the week […]