Considering temporary grain storage
An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says the potential for a large corn crop has farmers searching for temporary storage. Ben Brown tells Brownfield “several people have asked […]
Soybeans lower to finish the week
Soybeans fell again on Friday. November beans were down 6 cents at $10.27. China was absent again from this week’s Export Sales report, and the market didn’t lose sight of […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 05, 2025
Dec. corn $4.18 down 1and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.27 down 6 centsOct. soybean meal $280.50 up 40 centsOct. soybean oil 50.81 down 70 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.19 and 1/4 down […]
Wisconsin ag department proposes large livestock fee increases
A farm organization is urging livestock producers and marketers to push back against Wisconsin’s proposed animal health fee increases. Jason Mugnaini with Wisconsin Farm Bureau tells Brownfield the changes would […]
Wisconsin’s ag department proposes large livestock fee increases
A farm organization is urging livestock producers and marketers to push back against Wisconsin’s proposed animal health fee increases. Jason Mugnaini with Wisconsin Farm Bureau tells Brownfield the changes would […]
Farm Labor Survey nixed
An ag labor specialist says a fix to H-2A wage rates isn’t expected anytime soon. Michigan State University’s Zach Rutledge expects a legal challenge to USDA’s elimination of the Farm […]
Cattle futures lower to finish the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on the week’s steady to lower cash business. October live cattle closed $.97 lower at $235.97 and December live […]
Illinois mid-year land values dip slightly
A farm management specialist with the University of Illinois says some farmland values declined slightly in the first half of 2025. Gary Schnitkey says a mid-year survey of the state’s […]
Economist says beef cow slaughter remains a statistic to watch
A livestock economist says the slowdown in beef cow slaughter this year is significant. Kenny Burdine with the University of Kentucky says it is about 17 percent below last year. […]
Long-term ag research keys in on profitability
An extension educator says research comparing the profitability of different management systems should help farmers better adapt to weather and market volatility. Christine Charles has been studying profitability outcomes from Michigan State University’s […]