Russia, China, Middle East tensions could sway fertilizer markets next year
Geopolitics are expected to influence fertilizer prices in 2026. Veronica Nigh is chief economist with The Fertilizer Institute. “We can’t do much to anticipate what’s going to be happening geopolitically […]
Nebraska beef processing plant closure raises concerns for cattle market
A livestock economist says the recent closure of a beef processing facility in Nebraska will likely create more volatility in the cattle industry. Kenny Burdine with the University of Kentucky […]
A Step Ahead
As the 2025 growing season comes to a close, the next few months present opportunities for farmers to tap into resources in preparation for next year. Corteva Agriscience Enlist portfolio […]
Brownfield Ag News Celebrates Successful 2025 NAFB Convention
Brownfield Ag News celebrated a successful and productive presence at the 2025 National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Convention, held November 19–21 in Kansas City, Missouri. Team members earned top […]
Used equipment prices hold firm despite lower commodity markets
A marketing specialist with Purple Wave Auction says lower commodity prices aren’t holding back the used equipment market. Travis Templeton tells Brownfield, “Commodity prices may be down, but the used […]
Sharply colder weather ahead, along with an active, Winter-like pattern for the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures in the South, while colder-than-normal conditions will cover the remainder of the U.S., including the Plains, […]
September, October milk production up
Milk production rose again in October. USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service says the twenty-four major milk producing states saw production climb 3.9 percent over October of 2024 to 18.7 billion […]
Tyson shuttering Lexington, Neb., facility as part of restructuring plan
Tyson Foods has announced it will be closing its Lexington, Nebraska, beef processing facility in an effort to optimize production and strengthen its long-term business plan. In a news release, […]
Soybeans, wheat manage mixed Friday finishes, corn weak
Soybeans were mixed, with nearby contracts up and deferred months down, lessening the weekly losses in those nearbys. Beans have spent the week buying the rumor, selling the fact on […]
Cattle futures fall ahead of the USDA’s on feed update
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle were lower ahead of the USDA’s Cattle on Feed report, which was out after the close. Placements and marketings were both at the […]