May 20, 2025

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. 66% of U.S. beans are planted, ahead of average, but with widespread rain delays in the forecast over the next week or so. Recent heavy rainfall has delayed harvest and impacted crop quality in parts of Argentina. The USDA’s updated supply, demand, and production report is […] The post Lower winter crop rating, dollar boost wheat appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Jul. corn closed at $4.54 and 1/2, up 7 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.53, up 2 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $292.60, up $1.50Jul. soybean oil closed at 49.50, up 6 pointsJul. wheat closed at $5.46, up 17 centsJun. live cattle closed at $213.17, up 20 centsAug. feeder cattle closed at $297.50, up […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 20, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Each year, the American Dairy Association Indiana (ADAI) honors the Indianapolis 500 Fastest Rookie and uses it as an opportunity to introduce drivers to the dairy industry. Jenni Browning is the CEO of ADAI. “This all started with Louis Meyer requesting buttermilk,” she says. “He used to drink buttermilk. It was a hot day and that’s what […] The post 2025 Fastest Rookie introduced to Indianapolis 500 milk tradition appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Photo courtesy of USDA U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says she has concluded some in-person meetings with officials in the United Kingdom and feels the trading relationship is strong. She tells Brownfield the trade mission came on the heels of President Trump recently announcing a trade agreement in principle with the UK. “Really the feeling […] The post Sec. Rollins returns from UK trade mission appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Brownfield’s Kellan Heavican covers the Nebraska Pork Expo The post Nebraska Pork Expo appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Brownfield’s Kellan Heavican covers the opening of Beck’s Hybrids’ new Nebraska research station The post Beck’s Hybrids unveils new Nebraska research station appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Farm groups are ready to push back if an anticipated report by the Make America Healthy Again Commission baselessly attacks agriculture. American Soybean Association Treasurer Alan Meadows says there are rumors the commission might suggest U.S. farmers are harming Americans through their production practices. “Possibly some negative implications towards seed oils, and then some negative […] The post Ag groups ready to push back on MAHA report appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Photo courtesy of Kansas Department of Agriculture A multi-state trade delegation recently met with ag officials in Mexico to help expand the global reach of U.S. beef cattle genetics. Suzanne Ryan-Numrich, ag marketing division director at the Kansas Department of Agriculture, says the trilateral meeting included Canadian counterparts. “Over the years we’ve had a lot […] The post Trade mission to Mexico aims to expand reach of US beef cattle genetics appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Beck’s and Brownfield Ag News are proud to announce the continued growth of the Players with Heart program, now in its fifth year of recognizing outstanding high school athletes across the Midwest.Launched in 2020, Players with Heart was created to honor student-athletes for their character, leadership, and dedication — not only on the field or […] The post Beck’s and Brownfield Recognize Athletes Making a Difference appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The director of the Gardner Agricultural Policy Program at the University of Illinois says the budget reconciliation plan making its way through the U.S. House could bring a long talked about hypothetical into reality. Jonathan Coppess tells Brownfield it essentially decouples food assistance from farm assistance. “This pretty much changes what we consider to be […] The post House reconciliation package would bring farm bill split to reality appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story