Heavican returns to Brownfield Ag News as Nebraska/Kansas reporter
Brownfield Ag News is excited to announce that Kellan Heavican will be rejoining the team as the Anchor/Reporter for Nebraska and Kansas. His first day back is March 31, 2025. […]
New user guide can help with updated EPA labels
A new user guide is available to help retailers and applicators navigate EPA’s updated pesticide label requirements for the upcoming growing season. “It’s like a checklist to make sure you’re […]
Tariffs heighten need for markets beyond international trade
An extension ag economist suggests farmers navigating trade uncertainty should explore additional market opportunities. Chad Hart with Iowa State University says tariffs are causing volatility and an added layer to […]
Foreign animal disease threats weigh heavily on minds of pig farmers
Foreign animal diseases like African swine fever remain a serious threat to U.S. pork producers. Todd Selvik is a pig farmer from Waseca in south-central Minnesota. “We have ASF as […]
Corn concentration potentially in Western Plains and Upper Midwest
A market analyst expects a significant shift to more corn acres in the Western Plains and Upper Midwest this year. Matt Bennett with AgMarket.Net says a trend has emerged within […]
How the protein market can target GLP-1 users
Studies show that high-protein diets can help GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide 1) medication users be more successful in their weight loss efforts. Glynn Tonsor, an ag economist with Kansas State University, […]
Hog futures mixed ahead of quarterly report from the USDA
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up with higher boxed beef during the session, waiting on the week’s direct business to develop. April live closed $.70 […]
Michigan groups support disrupted local food value chains
The coordinator of the Michigan Food Hub Network says Michigan State University is continuing to support local food systems as entrepreneurs navigate through changing federal policies. Samantha Stokes tells Brownfield, […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 26, 2025
May corn closed at $4.51 and 1/4, down 6 and 1/2 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.01, down 3/4 centMay soybean meal closed at $293.60, down $1.50May soybean oil closed at […]
Another quiet close for soybeans, corn, wheat
Soybeans closed mixed. Contracts were firm for most of the day, but those gains wilted late in most months with a lack of any real fresh fundamental news. The trade’s […]