February 20, 2025

Note: This story was updated Thursday evening to add a brief statement from Attorney General Josh Kaul. Two of Wisconsin’s dairy organizations have sued State Attorney General Josh Kaul. The Wisconsin Dairy Alliance and the Venture Dairy Cooperative have filed a lawsuit against Kaul, challenging his decision to outsource the department’s environmental litigation work.  Kim […] The post Wisconsin dairy groups sue state’s Attorney General appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The executive director of Missouri Pork says the New Year is bringing renewed optimism for pork producers. “Producers need time to heal before any expansion happens.” Scott Hays says the bounce-back in prices has been welcome.  But the lack of profitability in the recent years has resulted in some farmers have left the hog business. “Some […] The post Renewed optimism in MO pork industry appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. South American weather appears largely favorable over the near-term. There’s more at least scattered rain in some forecasts for Argentina and harvest conditions in Brazil mostly look good. The USDA’s next round of supply, demand, and production numbers is out March 11th, with CONAB’s new outlook […] The post Soybeans, corn end session with modest gains appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A western Kansas farmer says he’s cautiously optimistic about this year’s wheat crop. “With some of the moisture that’s come through, we’ve had a lot better luck with the stand this year, especially in the fall.” Clay Schemm tells Brownfield wheat is handling the frigid temperatures well. “We’ve had some wind, we’ve had some really […] The post Cautious optimism for winter wheat appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Mar. corn closed at $4.98, up 1/2 centMar. soybeans closed at $10.45 and 1/2, up 13 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $296.00, up $1.30Mar. soybean oil closed at 47.26, up 96 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.85 and 1/2, down 6 and 1/2 centsApr. live cattle closed at $193.80, down 97 centsMar. feeder cattle […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 20, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A soybean specialist with Clemson University says the nation’s soybean growers are facing challenges on several fronts. Michael Plumblee says changing weather patterns are impacting production across the country. “Regardless of about where you were, whether it was excessive rainfall, flooding, tropical storms, hurricanes, or even drought, definitely a wide range of geographies represented.”  He […] The post Soybean growers facing climate and economic challenges appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A northwest Ohio farmer says the ag economy has impacted his farm plans for this year.  Justin Gravatt is a grain farmer in Union County. “Just trying to put the fertilizer where it’s needed,” he says. “We’re doing a lot more variable rate this year. Trying to save maybe a pass or two and trying […] The post Ohio farmer concerned about tighter margins in 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

U.S. ethanol production improved slightly last week and stocks grew. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.084 million barrels per day, up 2,000 on the week and unchanged on the year. Iowa State University’s Center for Agricultural and Rural Development says operating margins for the average Iowa plant are in negative territory, which […] The post Ethanol production, stocks above a week ago appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story