New U.S. retaliatory tariffs will impact ag
U.S. President Donald Trump says “kind, not full” retaliatory tariffs went into effect midnight for more than 50 trading partners, including China. “We’re going to be charging a discounted reciprocal […]
Montgomery wins 2025 International CCA of the Year
A central Illinois-based agronomist with Beck’s Hybrids has been named the 2025 International Certified Crop Adviser of the Year. “Really, really blown away. A little humbled in some ways to […]
Soybeans lower, corn and wheat finish the day mixed
Soybeans ended the day lower. May soybeans were down 4 and 3/4 cents at $10.29 and 1/2. The market spent much of the day under pressure ahead of the Trump […]
RFA hopeful tariffs won’t stunt ethanol export momentum
The Renewable Fuels Association wants to ensure tariffs don’t stunt U.S. ethanol export momentum. RFA CEO Geoff Cooper tells Brownfield there’s been dramatic growth the past decade. “In fact, 2024 […]
Water protections one step closer for Indiana farmers
The bill tackling water rights in Indiana has taken the next steps of advancing in the General Assembly. Associate director of policy engagement for Indiana Farm Bureau Caitlin Smith says the Indiana […]
Cattle futures higher waiting on direct business to develop
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up ahead of the week’s direct business. June live cattle closed $1.97 higher at $207.40 and August live cattle closed […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 2, 2025
May corn closed at $4.57 and 3/4, down 4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.29 and 1/2, down 4 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $287.20, down $5.10May soybean oil […]
Spring warm up brings return of winter annuals
An agronomist with AgriGold says the recent warm temperatures have triggered the return of winter annual weeds. Brian Weihmeir, who covers central Illinois, says species like henbit and chickweed can […]
Rollins praises USDA’s HPAI response plan
Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA continues to help the poultry industry find solutions for highly pathogenic avian influenza. “I am not here necessarily to […]
Farmers feeling the impact from high fertilizer prices
A fertilizer market expert says high prices are having an impact on farmers. Josh Linville is with StoneX Group and says, “They aren’t dealing with it well. This is already […]