Boozman says standalone nationwide E15 bill has votes to pass U.S. Senate
The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says a standalone nationwide, year-round E15 bill has enough support to pass the Senate. John Boozman from Arkansas tells Brownfield “It’s one […]
Iowa DNR’s Jace Elliott on 2026 Deer Season Outlook & Population Trends
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Replant Likely Due to Dry Conditions
While there’s been excessive rains across much of Missouri, the Bootheel has been dry. Farmer Aaron Porter says that’s been affecting soybeans. Learn more in this Spotlight on Soybeans! The […]
Higher placements, fewer marketings, and ongoing drought impacts
An ag economist says there are a couple of factors contributing to the increase in cattle being placed into feedyards. University of Tennessee ag economist Charley Martinez says placements were up 6 […]
Soybeans, corn finish firm ahead of Memorial Day weekend
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, padding the week’s gains. Planting and development conditions mostly look favorable and the trade’s waiting for new demand from China. There’s […]
Economist warns sugar producers face billion-dollar losses, Congress calls for trade investigation
An ag economist says it’s likely U.S. sugar growers and processors will face significant losses this year without additional trade protections for the industry. “It’s going to be a big […]
Feeder cattle futures sharply lower to finish the week
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed waiting for the On Feed numbers and feeders were sharply lower on fund liquidation. June live cattle closed $.15 higher at […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 22, 2026
Jul. corn $4.63 and 1/4, up 1 centJul. soybeans $11.96 and 1/2, up 2 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal $331.90, up $3.50Jul. soybean oil 73.98, up 11 pointsJul. Chicago wheat […]
Fertilizer shortages likely to reduce 2027 crop production, drive commodity prices
The CEO of domestic phosphate fertilizer producer Itafos says he expects shortages of fertilizers to eventually reduce the world’s grain supply. David Delaney says continued global supply chain disruptions are […]
Minnesota Soybean CEO: China will remain profit “tipping point” for years
The CEO of the Minnesota Soybean Growers still sees China as a top soy export market despite ongoing trade disruptions. Tom Slunecka tells Brownfield. “Without a doubt China is still […]