Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 28, 2025
Dec. corn $4.32, up 3 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.78 and 1/4, up 11 centsDec. soybean meal $306.50, up $8.30Dec. soybean oil 50.26, down 51 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.29, up […]
FFA members flood Indianapolis for 98th annual National FFA Convention
The 98th annual National FFA Convention is officially underway. National FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider of Illinois tells Brownfield this week is an opportunity for members to make an impact. “Lean into the […]
ADM and Alltech partner to expand livestock nutrition solutions
ADM and Alltech have signed a definitive agreement to launch a North American animal feed joint venture. Brad Dalke, ADM’s vice president of animal nutrition, says the partnership will help […]
Mixed yields and a fast pace for harvest in south central Illinois
The branch manager of a local cooperative says the harvest has progressed quickly in south-central Illinois. Travis Gillett, who oversees Effingham Equity’s Alma branch in Marion County, says yield results […]
Growing international markets expected to drive U.S. ethanol exports
The chairman of the U.S. Grains & Bioproducts Council says the ethanol export outlook is positive. “We see that as having the fastest, biggest potential of moving corn.” Mark Wilson, […]
Soybean prices surge to 13-month highs on optimism over U.S.-China talks
Soybean futures are at new highs as the market responds to reports China and the U.S. are closing in on a trade deal. Market analyst Angie Setzer with Consus Ag […]
Mergen joins Brownfield Ag News as fall broadcast intern
Brownfield Ag News is pleased to welcome Mattilyn Mergen as its fall broadcast intern. Throughout the semester, Mergen will work alongside Brownfield’s team of twelve farm broadcasters to create compelling […]
Tom Vilsack says innovation and relief funding key to tackling global hunger
The CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation says more needs to be done to address the global hunger crisis. Tom Vilsack, who’s also a former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture […]
Senate committee hears concerns over rising costs tied to ag industry consolidation
Some members of the ag industry say the rapid consolidation of crop input companies raises concerns about competition and transparency. During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Tuesday, American Soybean […]
Livestock markets start the week lower as cattle futures drop and optimism cools
It was a tough start to the week for many livestock sale barns around the country. Jackie Moore, who owns Joplin Regional Stockyards in Missouri, one of the largest livestock […]