Global markets help drive U.S. pork carcass value
Maximizing the value of U.S. pork. Andy Tauer, vice president of International Market Development with the National Pork Board, says exports to Mexico hit a record in 2025. “Overall, demand […]
Market analyst watching China closely as geopolitics could influence commodity prices
A senior market advisor with Total Farm Marketing says the market is closely watching China’s reaction to recent geopolitical events. Naomi Blohm says the country continues to have a strong influence on […]
Working with Experts
Working with the experts – In challenging economic times, it’s even more important to base fertilizer purchasing decisions on a soil test and consult with a nutrient expert. Learn more in this […]
Weather, temps vary across the Heartland; more needed rainfall in parts of the southern Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, following another night of heavy rain, pockets of flooding persist across southern sections of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. The East Fork of the White River […]
An active pattern to continue across the Heartland; cooler to colder air on the move
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across most of the country. Colder-than-normal conditions will be confined to the […]
Corteva Agriscience Expert Warns 2026 Will Be Challenging, Urges Growers to Prioritize Pre-Emergence and Product Stewardship
Corteva Agriscience U.S. Crop Protection Technical Lead Dr. Eric Scherder tells Brownfield that 2026 is shaping up to be a challenging year for farmers across the country. With tight margins […]
Early soybean planting brings added weed control challenges
Planting soybeans early can complicate weed management. Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Jeff Bode says there’s a vast amount of weed species growers contend with at the start of the […]
Lawmakers question Lindberg on China trade accountability
The USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says holding trade partners accountable has been one of the administration’s top priorities. Luke Lindberg told the U.S. House Appropriations […]
Cattle futures sharply higher, optimistic about cash business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply higher on cash optimism and stronger boxed beef during the session. April live cattle closed $4.222 higher at $238.35 […]
Slow, lower midweek session for soybeans, corn, wheat
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The trade’s watching Brazil’s harvest, with quality concerns reported in some areas. Adjustments to private production estimates have been mixed, some a […]