Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird says she has opened an investigation into a northeast Iowa sheriff who has said his department will not help Immigration and Customs Enforcement take unconstitutional actions. Earlier this week, Winneshiek County Sheriff Dan Marx posted a statement on social media. Marx said his office will assist if federal agents have […] View Full Story
Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle were sharply lower, pressured by this week’s direct business and some signs the strength in wholesale beef might be waning for now. April live was down $4.52 at $196.77 and June was $4.07 lower at $191.82. March feeders were $5.42 lower at $265.30 and April was down $5.47 […] The post Cattle futures drop on direct cash pressure appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
With a La Niña in place, precipitation could be sparse throughout much of the Corn Belt. CattleFax meteorologist Matt Makens tells Brownfield, “Whether it be early May, mid-May, late may, early June, whenever you need that water, it’s got to be well timed because odds are against a super wet outlook.” Looking at the […] The post The timing of the rain will matter this year appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Bipartisan legislation has been reintroduced in the U.S. Senate to reinstate country of origin labeling for beef. Majority Leader John Thune of South Dakota, bill co-sponsor, called on Ag Secretary nominee Brooke Rollins to find a World Trade Organization-compliant labeling solution for beef during her recent confirmation hearing. “The system in which producers operate needs […] The post Mandatory country of origin labeling reintroduced appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Mar. corn closed at $4.95 and 1/4, up 2 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.60 and 1/2, up 3 and 1/2 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $306.40, down $1.90Mar. soybean oil closed at 45.40, up 31 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.87 and 3/4, up 15 and 1/2 centsApr. live cattle closed at $196.77, down $4.52Mar. feeder […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 6, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The University of Missouri Board of Curators has voted to name the developing meat sciences laboratory on the MU campus after former Governor Mike Parson. The new building’s name will be the Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education and Training Laboratory. Board of Curators Chair Todd Graves says the board voted to honor a true […] The post Governor Mike Parson honored with naming of new Meat Sciences Lab appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Soybeans higher on short covering and technical buying. There’s been more rain in dry parts of Argentina, likely stabilizing crop conditions, but some top end yield potential may have already been lost in some areas. The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange says 68% of Argentina’s soybean crop is good to excellent, 4% lower than a week […] The post Wheat ends session solidly higher appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) says recently approved changes to the federal milk marketing orders will affect dairy producers’ profitability. Danny Munch says the newly updated system that regulates minimum payments to dairy producers will be a win for some, but not for others. “Overall, if you’re in an order or […] The post Federal milk marketing order changes will affect profitability appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Brownfield Ag News is introducing a podcast that focuses on the latest advancements and breakthroughs in the agricultural sector. Cyndi Young hosts this weekly podcast featuring interviews about cutting-edge technologies, practices, and research that are transforming farming and food production. Each episode delves into the latest developments in the field, offering insights into how new […] The post Brownfield introduces Innovations in Agriculture podcast appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director says the governor’s 2026 budget will provide more resources to respond to animal disease outbreaks. Tim Boring tells Brownfield, “These investments in biosecurity and disease response are multifaceted.” “It’s standing up our response, furthering our response in these known areas, but making sure we’re in a position to combat any […] The post Proposed Michigan ag budget targets diagnostics, development appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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