SW Minnesota farmer: rising costs are “very nerve-racking”
A southwest Minnesota farmer is discouraged by rising input costs. Bob Worth grows corn and soybeans near Lake Benton. “It really does look tough, because I’ve already done some pricing […]
Cattle, hog futures lower heading into Friday
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower watching direct business develop. October live cattle closed $3.75 lower at $220.05 and December live cattle closed $3.35 lower […]
Trump administration pushes agriculture deregulation to support farmers and rural growth
Members of the Trump administration say work continues to reduce regulatory uncertainty in agriculture. SBA Administrator Kelly Loeffler tells Brownfield excessive federal regulations are creating challenges for the ag industry. […]
Corn sees profit taking as soybeans, wheat consolidate
Soybeans were mixed, adjusting spreads. Soybeans are watching development weather, which generally looks favorable. There are some areas of concern, but as viewed by the trade, nationally, beans seem to […]
New Governor Michael L. Parson Arena opens at Missouri State Fair
The Governor Michael L. Parson arena is a multi-use facility, located at the southwest corner of the Missouri State Fairgrounds. It took two years to build, and $31 million to […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 13, 2026
Sep. corn $4.48, down 9 centsSep. soybeans $11.66, up 3/4 centSep. soybean meal $307.40, down $1.10Sep. soybean oil 68.79, down 37 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.52 and 3/4, unchangedOct. live cattle […]
Beck’s Hybrids tightening PFR Proven guidelines
A practical farm research agronomist with Beck’s Hybrids says the company is altering its guidelines for products or practices to earn the PFR Proven label. Clayton Stufflebeam tells Brownfield, “We […]
Rising input costs keep focus on seed ROI
The business and supplier strategist at Beck’s says keeping seed costs in check remains a priority for the industry. Corey Beck says rising input costs have created significant financial pressure […]
AgMarket.Net analyst encourages farmers to manage risk proactively
A market analyst says farmers are looking for every opportunity to improve returns in a challenging farm economy. Matt Bennett with AgMarket.Net says profit margins have been tight for several […]
Farming for the Future Field Day features regen opportunities in West Michigan
Sourcing regeneratively grown ingredients with nature in mind. Senior Agronomist Drew Afton tells Brownfield Nestle is working to source at least half of its key ingredients from farms using regenerative […]