NFU says farm bill needs stronger safety net for farmers
The president of the National Farmers Union says a stronger farm safety net is needed in the farm bill. Rob Larew tells Brownfield that despite updates to farm programs in […]
Soybeans sell-off Friday, still manage a higher weekly move
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, while ending the week with modest gains. China bought 111,000 tons of U.S. beans ahead of the open, the first reported sale […]
Live cattle mixed to finish the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mostly lower, feeders were down watching and waiting on direct trade and those On Feed numbers from the USDA. October live cattle […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 18, 2026
Dec. corn $5.27 and 1/2, down 3 centsNov. soybeans $13.03 and 1/2, down 16 and 1/4 centsOct. soybean meal $354.60, down $14.10Oct. soybean oil 67.70, down 98 pointsDec. Chicago wheat […]
Margin squeeze expected to keep cash rents stable
The assistant director of the TIAA Center for Farmland Research with the University of Illinois says cash rental rates are expected to stay steady heading into next year. During a […]
ICA President: High cattle prices don’t guarantee profits
The president of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association says economic challenges have weighed on many producers. Craig Moss, a producer from Hull, says cattle prices might be high, but that doesn’t […]
Tight supplies continue to restrict cattle placements
Placements of cattle into U.S. feedlots fell sharply in August. The USDA says placements of 1.617 million head were below pre-report estimates, dropping 9% on the year because of lower […]
Prepping for the reopening of Santa Teresa port of entry
Live cattle from Mexico are expected to begin crossing into the U.S. through the Santa Teresa port of entry in New Mexico on September 24th. This marks the first shipments […]
NPPC remains hopeful for a Prop 12 fix as Senate Farm Bill advances
An Indiana pork producer says the industry remains cautiously optimistic Congress will find a way to address California’s Proposition 12 law in a new farm bill. “We have hope,” she […]
Organic fruit growers gain more specific USDA crop insurance options
Some organic fruit growers can now protect their crops with more specific crop insurance options from USDA. Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce tells Brownfield, “We’re trying to be […]