July 10, 2025

An ag economist is working to build decision tools for specialty crop growers to navigate through extreme climate events. Tor Tolhurst with Michigan State University studies how rare events can shape behavior and impact the economy. “What happens in one place can have broad effects into all of these other markets,” he explains. “In particularly, […] The post MSU research digs into behavioral changes to build ag resiliency   appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, feeders were up waiting on direct business to develop. August live cattle closed $.55 lower at $219.22 and October live cattle closed $.27 lower at $217.07.  August feeder cattle closed $.80 higher at $321.27 and September feeder cattle closed $1.20 higher at $321.22.    Direct cash […] The post Live cattle mixed ahead of widespread direct business appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The vice president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says the recently passed reconciliation package has major wins for agriculture. Mark Bunselmeyer, who farms in Macon County, says the legislation provides certainty on several tax issues. “The estate tax is always something that’s important for transitioning to the next generation.”  He says, “Increasing that depreciation […] The post IL Corn sees wins in OBBBA appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Sep. corn closed at $3.99 and 1/4, unchangedAug. soybeans closed at $10.12 and 1/2, up 3 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal closed at $271.40, up $2.00Aug. soybean oil closed at 53.49, up 20 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.54 and 1/2, up 7 and 1/2 centsAug. live cattle closed at $219.22, down 55 centsAug. feeder cattle […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 10, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. Development weather looks largely favorable, with rain in the forecast for parts of the Midwest over the next few days. The USDA is expected to make minimal changes to the supply and demand tables for soybeans in Friday’s report out at Noon Eastern/11 Central. CONAB […] The post Soybeans, wheat up ahead of WASDE report appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The project manager of the National Cover Crop Variety Test says their new report will help farmers source seed best suited toward their region. University of Missouri’s Center for Regenerative Agriculture’s Etienne Sutton tells Brownfield, “One of the major constraints that we’ve learned to expanding the cover crop seed industry is being able to forecast […] The post National cover crop variety research supports regional needs appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The director of communications for the American Dairy Association Indiana says highlighting the role of dairy helps connect consumers to the state’s ag industry. Brooke Williams says the 36th annual Ice Cream Social on Monument Circle in downtown Indianapolis attracts thousands of attendees.  “We’re very fortunate that we have these pivotal moments and community events that we’re […] The post ADAI’s annual ice cream social connects consumers to dairy appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story