Economist says manure testing is wise as fertilizer costs rise
An agricultural economist says with high fertilizer prices, it’s time to dial in what manure can do for crops. Paul Mitchell with the University of Wisconsin-Madison College of Agriculture and […]
NASS urges producer participation ahead of closely watched July cattle report
With the U.S. cattle herd still at historically low levels, the industry is watching closely for signs of meaningful expansion. Lance Honig, chair of USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service, says the July […]
Ag employer group says H-2A court ruling provides stability for farmers
The head of the National Council of Agricultural Employers says a recent federal court decision brings more certainty to farms using the H-2A program. John Hollay tells Brownfield the U.S. […]
Soybeans, corn decline further on weather, planting paces
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Planting weather mostly looks favorable for much of the region into the end of the month. There’s also some expectation that planted […]
Better emergence, needed moisture encouraging for north Iowa farmer
A north Iowa farmer says crop emergence is better than a year ago. Josh Hitzhusen grows corn and soybeans near Rockwell and tells Brownfield stands were thin last year. “It’s […]
Cattle futures drop sharply ahead of Friday’s On Feed report
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply lower on technical liquidation ahead of the On Feed report from the USDA. June live cattle closed $4.12 lower […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 21, 2026
Jul. corn $4.62 and 1/4, down 3 and 1/2 centsJul. soybeans $11.94 and 1/4, down 5 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $328.40, down $2.50Jul. soybean oil 73.87, down 79 pointsJul. […]
Michigan Educator of the Year brings agriculture centerstage at Whittemore-Prescott
An elementary school in northeast Michigan is incorporating food and agriculture throughout its curriculum for everyday project-based learning experiences. Fifth-grade teacher Kelli Rau tells Brownfield, “My students are from a […]
ASA eyes input relief through elimination of some fertilizer duties
The director of governmental affairs with the American Soybean Association (ASA) says eliminating countervailing duties currently imposed on Moroccan phosphate fertilizer would bring immediate relief to farmers. In a recent […]
John Deere right-to-repair settlement granted preliminary approval
John Deere has received preliminary approval for its proposed $99 million settlement to resolve right-to-repair lawsuits. Reports say a federal court recently made the decision, which opens a review period […]