May 8, 2025

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Pakistan bought 225,000 tons of new crop U.S. soybeans ahead of the open and there was spillover support from higher moves in soybean and crude oils. The trade’s waiting for this weekend’s tariff talks between the U.S. and China. Still, it is uncertain just how much […] The post Soybeans up ahead of tariff talks with China appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The National Ag Law Center says legislation to regulate cell-cultured proteins has been on the rise at the state level. Elizabeth Rumley tells Brownfield, “I think that we will just continue to see what states decide to do in their individual state, whether we come up with this cohesive framework that’s moved to the federal […] The post States picking up cultured-protein labeling legislation appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A broker and marketing advisor says most farmers wisely sold some old-crop corn and soybeans during the brief winter market rally. Mike North with Ever.ag tells Brownfield the January to February rally attracted a lot of old crop sales. “That was a real problem before the rally really caught its second wind if you will, […] The post Market advisor says most farmers wisely sold during winter rally appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The president of the National Corn Growers Association says the organization is pushing the Trump administration to ensure corn is included in any new trade deal with India. Kenneth Hartman, Jr. tells Brownfield India’s 1.4 billion people are an attractive market. “We’re very happy that he’s working on emerging markets and India is one of […] The post NCGA pushing for corn & ethanol’s inclusion in India trade deal appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A new report from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln projects that net farm income in the state will double to a record of nearly $10 billion in 2025. But, UNL extension policy specialist Brad Lubben says, the numbers don’t tell the full story. “It doesn’t seem to mesh with the sentiment, comments or public perception of […] The post Report shows Nebraska net farm income to double appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A Wisconsin farmer who serves in the State Legislature says his fellow farmers would be wise to pay attention to bills being considered at the Capitol. Republican Travis Tranel operates a dairy and crop farm near Cuba City.  He is also an author of Assembly Bill 31, which along with companion Senate Bill 8 would […] The post Farmer-legislator urges farmers to speak up on important legislation appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The American Dairy Association Indiana says the month of May is an opportunity to showcase the role of dairy to a healthy diet. Brooke Williams, director of communications, says the winner of the Indianapolis 500 drinks a glass of milk in the winner’s circle, which highlights milk’s nutritional value. “Whether you’re finishing a workout or grabbing […] The post Milk takes the spotlight as ADAI prepares for Indianapolis 500 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A corn and soybean grower who farms south of the Twin Cities continues to adapt to urban sprawl. Brent Mohn of Northfield, Minnesota says residential and commercial growth influences his crop rotation. “We farm closer to urban areas, so some things are going to be leaving production going to development or stuff so we’ve adapted […] The post Minnesota farmer adapts to urban sprawl appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story