March 19, 2025

The Trump administration’s freezing and cutting of federal funds is having devastating impacts across the country. “Never before have I called for mass activism, but this is the moment.” Illinois Governor JB Pritzker joined Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski and others to hear directly from those impacted by the funding freeze. “Farming, as all of you know, […] The post Officials hear impacts of federal funding freeze appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The president of the Minnesota Pork Producers Association welcomes the renewal of certificates allowing more U.S. pork exports to China. Todd Selvik says over 300 U.S. pork harvesting and cold storage facilities have regained access to the Chinese market. “We really didn’t know how it was going to shake out come Monday, but with the […] The post Exports top of mind for Minnesota Pork Producers president appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A field agronomist says research shows there can be a big difference in yields just by making a few changes on the planter. Joey Heneghan with Beck’s Hybrids tells Brownfield changing the smooth rubber closing wheels to spiked wheels helps in some soil types and increased yields more than five bushels per acre. “Your soil […] The post Proper planter set-up can make a big yield difference appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The administrator of the U.S. EPA said the agency is taking a closer look at how often Renewable Volume Obligations are adjusted under the Renewable Fuel Standard. Lee Zeldin told farmers at a Missouri roundtable “we’re debating right now. There are internal conversations on whether to set it to two or three years.” Warren Stemme, […] The post Farmers to EPA: release RVOs on time appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

May corn closed at $4.62, up 3 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.08 and 1/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal closed at $297.70, down $2.20May soybean oil closed at 42.36, down 18 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.63 and 1/2, down 1 and 1/2 centsApr. live cattle closed at $206.82, up $1.45Apr. feeder […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 19, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The trade continues to monitor harvest activity in South America which is advancing in Argentina and nearing the 75% mark for Brazil. The USDA’s next supply, demand, and production report and CONAB’s updated outlook for Brazil are both out April 10th. Brazil’s basis levels are above a […] The post Soybeans, wheat see midweek losses appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, waiting for direct business to develop.  April lives closed $1.45 higher at $206.82 and June live cattle closed $1.85 higher at $202.85.  April feeder cattle closed $2.17 higher at $286.72 and May feeder cattle closed $2.25 higher at $287.50.  Direct cash cattle trade activity […] The post Cattle futures higher, waiting on direct business appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The Agriculture Transportation Coalition’s Executive Director says a proposal before the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office would be devastating for exports. Peter Friedman calls proposed penalties under the Trade Act an effort by labor unions to resurrect U.S. shipbuilding, which he says has been obsolete for three decades. “The proposal under 301 would be to impose […] The post Chinese ship fees disproportionally impact agriculture appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story