The University of Iowa is debating whether to renew its lease on the Macbride Nature Recreation Area, which hosts thousands of students each year for wildlife camps, research projects and educational opportunities. A special university committee estimates it would cost nearly $15 million to make upgrades to cell phone service and repave the roads. Connie […] View Full Story
Cattle producers affected by the alleged anticompetitive practices from JBS, Tyson, Cargill, and National Beef are urged to file a claim. Bill Bullard with R-CALF USA tells Brownfield litigation continues against three of the big four packers, but JBS has agreed to an 83.5 million dollar settlement. “We’ve been litigating for six years with the […] The post R-CALF, Farmers Union urge cattle producers to file claims appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The reconciliation package is one step away from a vote on the House Floor. Compeer Financial vice president of legislative affairs Perry Aasness says the budget bill is currently being reviewed by the House Rules Committee. “Speaker Johnson has been pretty consistent to this point, he wants to get a bill passed off the House […] The post Reconciliation bill one step from House Floor appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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Jul. corn closed at $4.61, up 6 and 1/2 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.62 and 3/4, up 9 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $294.10, up $1.50Jul. soybean oil closed at 49.83, up 33 pointsJul. wheat closed at $5.49 and 1/4, up 3 and 1/4 centsJun. live cattle closed at $214.15, up 97 centsAug. […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 21, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A coalition of over 100 ag groups is expressing concern about a soon-to-be-released federal report on how chemicals and other factors may be contributing to rising levels of childhood diseases. The “Make America Healthy Again” or MAHA report will come from the agency lead by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., who said yesterday there’s “not a […] View Full Story
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. The trade’s monitoring chances for more near-term U.S. planting delays. Still, that should be beneficial long-term, especially in areas that haven’t been hit hard by severe weather and flooding. Soybeans, and commodities in general, continue to wait for more clarity on the tariff situation. Portions of […] The post Soybeans, corn, wheat hold upward trend appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The Trump administration’s nominees for two key Under Secretary positions pledged to uphold USDA services with reduced resources during Wednesday’s confirmation hearing. Senate Ag Committee Ranking Member Amy Klobuchar raised concerns about workforce reductions with Under Secretary of Agriculture for Marketing and Regulatory Programs nominee Dudley Hoskins. “The National Animal Health Lab Network Office has […] The post USDA Under Secretary nominees commit to doing more with less appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
USDA broiler hatchery data continues to imply higher production this year than last year. The USDA says 251.544 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation last week, rising 1.083 million from the previous week and 1% from a year ago, with average hatchability improving slightly to 79.2%. 193.276 million broiler-type chicks were placed into meat […] The post Broiler placements down on week, up on year appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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