Farm Bureau explores possible Dairy Margin Coverage adjustments
Economist Danny Munch says the American Farm Bureau Federation is looking at ways to improve the federal safety net programs like the Dairy Margin Coverage program. “Particularly last year, feed […]
Corn growers urge support for USMCA as “unprecedented” review nears
The National Corn Growers Association is emphasizing the importance of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement ahead of this summer’s review of the trade deal. NCGA director of public policy for […]
Soybeans, corn see pressure from development weather
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. 66% of U.S. beans are good to excellent, down 1% on the year, but still good. Crush margins are solid and the […]
Chobani expansion to boost Michigan dairy demand 20-fold for La Colombe milk lattes
Chobani is investing more than half a billion dollars to increase production capacity of its La Colombe milk lattes in West Michigan. Chobani founder Hamdi Ulukaya tells Brownfield having a […]
Cattle futures lower watching direct trade
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower watching direct business develop. August live cattle closed $.95 lower at $239.65 and October live cattle closed $1.45 lower […]
Higher nitrogen prices could sting growers this fall
Many farmers are concerned about what fertilizer might cost this fall. Josh Hitzhusen grows corn and soybeans near Rockwell in northern Iowa and says he hasn’t looked too close at […]
AURI, Swedish firm partner to advance biogas innovation
A new research partnership aims to help support and expand biogas market opportunities. Shannon Schlecht with the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute in Minnesota says they are partnering with Swedish company […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 2, 2026
Jul. corn $4.40 and 1/2, down 3 and 1/2 centsJul. soybeans $11.65 and 1/4, down 15 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $326.20, down 30 centsJul. soybean oil 78.41, down 68 […]
Ag Economy Barometer: High input costs, Iran conflict impacting farmer sentiment
An ag economist says the Iranian conflict is having an impact on farmer sentiment in this month’s Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Michael Langemeier is the director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial […]
Northern Plains farmers increase grain sales during spring market rally
A farmer in southeast South Dakota says stronger commodity prices this spring have encouraged old and new crop grain sales. Matt Bainbridge tells Brownfield… “We actually made some good sales […]