Cattle futures sharply higher ahead of direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up on oversold signals, ahead of the week’s direct business. February live cattle closed $4.87 higher at $220.80 and April […]
Iowa State educator says farmers leaning toward more corn in 2026
An extension educator suggests farmers in his area are leaning toward more corn in 2026. Dennis Johnson with Iowa State University is based in north-central Iowa. “I just did some […]
High-path avian flu detected in central Iowa commercial turkey flock
Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in central Iowa. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says the case involves a commercial turkey flock in Hamilton County. It’s […]
Soybeans dip on slow China demand as corn and wheat post modest gains
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Soybeans are monitoring planting and development conditions in South America, which generally look favorable. The trade is also waiting for more demand […]
Michigan Farm Bureau seeks ad hoc AFBF committee to study tariff and trade impacts
Farm Bureau members want to take stock of the true impact tariffs are having on the agricultural industry. Director of Public Policy Andrew Vermeesch tells Brownfield much like Farm Bureau […]
Milk futures and cash dairy mixed Tuesday
December Class III milk futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange down 11 at $15.76. January up a dime at $15.28. February 6 higher at $15.42. March through May futures 6 […]
Researchers do data deep dive to study phosphorus losses
A university of Wisconsin team is looking at how certain farming practices help reduce phosphorus losses. Dr. Steven Hall says his team has been doing a deep dive on data […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 2, 2025
Mar. corn $4.50, up 5 centsJan. soybeans $11.24 and 3/4, down 3 and 1/4 centsJan. soybean meal $311.60, down $3.00Jan soybean oil 52.68, up 32 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.41, up […]
Used machinery demand remains strong as December buying picks up
An auction specialist says December is a busy month for used machinery sales. “Now we’re in the busy farm retirement excess machinery market,” said Mark Stock, co-founder of Big Iron […]
Agronomist says genetic diversity can help farmers manage growing risks in 2026
An agronomist says genetic diversity can help crop growers mitigate risk. Dave Hoy with LG Seeds tells Brownfield, “Some hybrids might be really good with diseases,” he said. “Other ones […]