April 25, 2025

May corn closed at $4.78 and 3/4, up 1 and 1/2 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.49 and 3/4, down 3 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $290.00, up $1.30May soybean oil closed at 49.28, down 37 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.30, up 3/4 centJun. live cattle closed at $208.25, up 25 centsMay feeder cattle […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 25, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

4.223 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome in March 2025, up 3% from March 2024. The USDA says that included 3.831 billion pounds of chicken, 4% higher than last year, with turkey at 381.283 million pounds, 7% lower. The chicken slaughter rose 3% to 774.623 million head and the average live weight was 1% […] The post March poultry production up 3% on year appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Appropriations Subcommittee says he’s been talking with the U.S. Trade Representative as the U.S. and China meet to discuss tariffs. John Hoeven from North Dakota says China should be held accountable for unfair trade practices. “China is the worst offender of all,” says Hoeven. “There’s a strong feeling […] The post Hoeven: the U.S. should hold China accountable appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A former administrator at the USDA’s Animal Plant Health Inspection Service says reductions in USDA staff puts U.S. agriculture at an increased risk for pests and disease. Kevin Shea says about 1,350 full time employees at APHIS have decided to take the latest buyout from the Trump administration and many of those are in Plant […] The post Staff reductions at USDA will have lasting impacts appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The Michigan Soybean Association is asking state lawmakers to support a biodiesel tax credit for producers. Chief Executive Officer Ben Seyfer says the legislation would create a complete local supply chain while lifting farmers out of market uncertainty. “Demand creation would help stabilize local soybean prices and promote the growth of energy security by utilizing […] The post Michigan lawmakers consider biodiesel incentives appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soy-based foods have been a focus during April. Morey Hill, a farmer leader with the Iowa Soybean Association, says Soy Foods Month helps showcase the benefits of consumption. “As countries grow and markets emerge, the people want to eat better. Protein is lacking in all these emerging countries. Soy can help fill that gap.” He […] The post Soy Foods Month winding down, benefits continue year-round appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An economist with Creighton University says farmers are still purchasing land despite the downturn in the ag economy. Ernie Goss tells Brownfield, “There’s always the concern that these are coming from outside buyers. Well, not really. Our surveys indicate the farmers are buying it from the neighbors who retire and sell their property.” He says […] The post Farmers still purchasing land appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A southwest Iowa farmer says input costs continue to be a challenge for producers. Duane Aistrope says fertilizer prices have been elevated. “On this farm here, we didn’t get the fall fertilizer put on. It cost me more for the nitrogen than it did last fall.” He tells Brownfield producing an above average crop this […] The post Input costs remain a concern appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story