June 27, 2025

Arlan Suderman, the chief commodities economist with Stone X Group, says the U.S. and China have reached an agreement on rare earth minerals, which provides more certainty for the markets. And Suderman says more agreements between the two countries are expected. “The two things we can learn from that is, first: agreements can be reached with […] The post Trade news adds to market volatility appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The president of the Illinois Meat Processors Association says consumer demand for pork and beef remains strong despite continued high prices. Buddy Raber, who owns Raber Packing Company in Peoria, says the elevated market is keeping many producers cautious. “You know, a year ago I would have told guys not to buy feeder calves because […] The post Meat processor sees stable demand despite increased prices appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying, still seeing a significant weekly drop. Beans were oversold and encouraged by talk of a trade deal with China, even if details, and especially ag details, have been slow to surface. The general tenor about trade negotiations out of the Trump administration continues to be […] The post Soybeans, corn up Friday, still down on week appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, supported by stronger boxed beef during the session, shrugging off the week’s lower cash business.  August live cattle closed $4.10 higher at $213.30 and October live cattle closed $3.47 higher at $209.82.  August feeder cattle closed $4.60 higher at $307.90 and September feeder cattle […] The post Cattle futures sharply higher to finish the week appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The soybean harvest is winding down in Argentina. Michael Cordonnier with Soybean and Corn Advisor says with more than 90 percent of the crop out, he’s raising his production estimate to nearly 50 million tons. “Because the late-planted soybeans just did much better than anticipated.” He tells Brownfield there was significant flooding in northern Buenos […] The post Argentina finishing big soybean harvest appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The governor of South Dakota says his state will be part of the solution as the U.S. cattle industry continues to monitor the spread of New world screwworm in Mexico. Larry Rhoden says having the right technology and people in place to protect cattle producers makes a big difference. “We stood up the Animal Diagnostics […] The post South Dakota plans to be part of NWS solution appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions says hot and dry conditions are still coming for much of the Corn Belt. “There’s something happening in the weather pattern that suggests this summer has more volatility in it.” Eric Snodgrass says currently, the Mississippi River divides the outlook for July. “If you’re west of the river, […] The post Hot and dry conditions still expected in Corn Belt appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Jul. corn closed at $4.17 and 1/2, up 8 centsJul. soybeans closed at $10.27 and 3/4, up 5 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $271.10, up 20 centsJul. soybean oil closed at 52.45, down 7 pointsJul. wheat closed at $5.24 and 3/4, up 3 and 3/4 centsAug. live cattle closed at $213.30, up $4.10Aug. feeder cattle […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 27, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association is encouraged by tax provisions included in the One Big Beautiful Bill. Executive director Kaitlyn Root says both the House and Senate reconciliation packages address the estate tax. “With the death tax, like in the House-passed text, the estate and gift tax exemption amount is increased to $15 million per […] The post Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association encouraged by proposed tax provisions appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story