Supreme Court rules to uphold federal pesticide labels and FIFRA authority
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled federal pesticide law takes precedence over added state labeling requirements. Darren Coopeck with the Agricultural Retailers Association tells Brownfield the Thursday decision in the […]
Soybeans supported by recent demand from China
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Old and new crop export sales were up on the week, with new crop at 33.1 million bushels, led by unknown […]
White House seeks $11 billion in ag ssistance, year-round E15
The Trump administration is asking Congress to pass a spending bill that includes priorities for the ag sector. The supplemental funding package includes more than $11 billion in financial […]
Bioeconomy bill seen as opportunity to expand ag demand
Supporters in agriculture say a bill in Congress could help accelerate the U.S. bioeconomy. James Glueck, executive director of the Plant Based Products Council, says the Biobased Materials Investment and […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 25, 2026
Jul. corn $4.14 and 3/4, up 7 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.27 and 1/2, up 18 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal $308.20, up $4.60Jul. soybean oil 70.81, up 135 pointsJul. […]
Red meat supplies shrink slightly as poultry grows
U.S. red meat supplies tightened during May. The USDA says there were 872.454 million pounds of red meat in the freezer at the end of last month, 1% below a […]
South Dakota’s five-year moratorium on cell-cultured protein takes effect July 1
South Dakota’s five-year moratorium on cell-cultured protein goes into effect on July 1. Governor Larry Rhoden says the move brought together ag groups, legislators, and stakeholders on both sides of […]
May red meat production falls on slower processing rates
Red meat production declined during May. The USDA says 4.103 billion pounds of mostly beef and pork were produced last month, falling 6% on the year. That was due to […]
Expansion of Illinois soybean processor set to spur demand
The president and CEO of the National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) says expansion of a central Illinois soybean processing facility is a win for the region’s farmers. Devin Mogler says […]
WinField: Adjuvants key to improving drone spray performance
A crop protection specialist says growers should consider adding adjuvants to tank mixes when using spray drones. Joe Vaillancourt, strategic marketing manager of adjuvants for WinField United, tells Brownfield, “As […]