Finding opportunity in a challenging cattle cycle
The president of the American Foods Group says there are opportunities in beef processing despite the downturn in the current cattle cycle. Steve VanLannen tells Brownfield “as far as new […]
Modest losses for corn, wheat, with soybeans mostly up
Soybeans ended the session steady to modestly higher. There has been a lot of talk about the easing of the tariff battle with China, but no official public progress is […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 23, 2025
May corn closed at $4.72, down 3 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.40 and 1/4, up 5 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $290.80, down $1.10May soybean oil […]
More red meat produced in 2024 than 2023
U.S. red meat production totaled 55.036 billion pounds in 2024. The USDA says that was 1% above the 2023 total, mostly commercial production, with half of that in either Iowa, […]
Farmers need trade certainty
The president of a state farm bureau organization says modern American agriculture relies on good trading relationships. Brian Duncan, of Illinois, says a share of nearly every farm’s profitability is […]
Ideal planting conditions in southwest Iowa
A southwest Iowa farmer says conditions have been favorable for planting. Duane Aistrope raises corn and soybeans in Fremont County. “I took on a new farm down on the Missouri […]
Broiler hatchery below last week, above last year
Broiler hatchery numbers were mixed but continue to point to higher production in 2025. The USDA says 250.128 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, falling 225,000 on the week, […]
Corn profitability remains strong in conservation research
Corn is becoming more profitable in a long-term agricultural research project at Michigan State University. MSU Extension’s Christine Charles tells Brownfield 2024 was the third year a traditional corn and soybean […]
Wet conditions push Minnesota farmer out of the field
Wet conditions have pushed a southern Minnesota farmer out of the field. Jim O’Connor of Blooming Prairie says he’s finished with spring fertilizer applications and has quite a bit of […]
Planting likely ahead of USDA estimate for north Iowa
Corn planting might be further along than USDA estimates in at least one region of the Midwest. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz says USDA lists progress at 15 […]