Heat wave expanding across the Plains; scattered storms across parts of the Heartland
Across the Corn Belt, the Great Lakes region remains relatively cool for this time of year, favoring summer crop development. Meanwhile, very warm, stormy weather prevails in the western and […]
Bacon eyes more trade help in skinny farm bill
A member of the House Ag Committee says additional investments for trade programs should be included in the skinny farm bill. Congressman Don Bacon of Nebraska says the One Big […]
Briwnfield Ag Weather Today
For the remainder of the week, a broad ridge of high pressure will maintain hot, humid conditions from the central and southern Plains into the Southeast. Beneath the ridge, high […]
U.S. corn going to many places, but not China
USDA says U.S. corn exports have continued at a blistering pace, yet China is not major buyer. Bryan Doherty with Total Farm Marketing tells Brownfield U.S. corn is going to […]
Potential farmland market instability
An ag real estate specialist says there’s a tremendous amount of uncertainty that could impact farmland values. Paul Schadegg with Farmers National Company tells Brownfield on and off again tariffs, […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 18, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $4.08 and 1/2, up 6 and 1/2 centsAug. soybeans closed at $10.27 and 3/4, up 6 and 1/4 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $274.00, up $5.30Aug. […]
Live and feeder cattle futures close lower, lean hog futures higher
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were lower, waiting for the rest of the week’s direct business after light trade Thursday. Also, boxed beef is showing […]
Soybeans, corn up on weather concerns
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, adding to the weekly gains. Forecasts have hot, dry weather on tap for some key growing areas. It remains to be […]
Vomitoxin research funding being considered in House Appropriations
The government affairs advocate for Beck’s Hybrids says research funding in the U.S. House Appropriations Bill could help farmers combat mycotoxins. Kala Jenkins says this is the first year Congress […]
China looking elsewhere for sorghum
U.S. sorghum is in the crosshairs as China responds to tariff threats by the Trump administration. U.S. Grains Council CEO Ryan LeGrand says Chinese buyers are looking elsewhere. “China imported […]