A pastor who’s been a top administrator in state government submitted his resignation to Governor Kim Reynolds this morning and launched his own campaign for governor tonight. Forty-five-year-old Adam Steen of Runnells spoke to a large crowd in the Berean Assembly of God Church in Pleasant Hill. “I am the faith guy. I’m the Jesus guy. […] View Full Story
The Iowa State Fair is the state’s largest tourism event and State Fair CEO Jeremy Parsons says that was affirmed this year. Nearly 1.2 million people attended the 2025 Fair — just about 22,000 or so short of the attendance record set last year. “I have always known that Iowans love their Fair,” Parson told […] View Full Story
A farm management specialist at the University of Illinois says fertilizer costs are putting a squeeze on farmers planning for 2026. Gary Schnitkey says the elevated prices, primarily resulting from several global supply challenges, are outpacing stagnant commodity prices. “And as we look at nitrogen fertilizer, if anything, it’s gone up in recent months.” He […] The post Fertilizer prices pinching 2026 plans appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An ag lending specialist understands farmer concerns about tight crop margins. Paul Kohls with Compeer Financial says many growers are looking at a big crop this fall. “There are some spots where things are not as rosy, but obviously the price side is a real challenge right now for producers and it causes a bit […] The post Ag lender: “obviously the price side is a real challenge right now” appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
At the, Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle were mostly higher, and feeders were up, with boxed beef sharply higher at midday, waiting for direct business and Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed numbers. Feeders had additional support from the lower move in corn. October live cattle were up $.17 at $231.35 and December was down $.02 […] The post Cattle futures close Tuesday higher, lean hogs mixed appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says USDA research funding needs to be prioritized as part of upcoming farm bill discussions. Michigan Democrat Kristen McDonald Rivet tells Brownfield, “We still have a fight on our hands to make sure that this is funded and that it’s adequately staffed by scientists who have been […] The post Ag leaders stress the importance of ag research funding appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The American Soybean Association is asking President Donald Trump to prioritize soybeans as the U.S. and China negotiate a new trade deal. In a letter to the president, Cabinet leaders and Congressional lawmakers, Kentucky farmer Caleb Ragland asked Trump to remove China’s retaliatory duties and if possible, negotiate significant soybean purchase commitments. China hasn’t purchased […] The post KY farmer to Trump: prioritize U.S. soybeans appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A farm business management analyst says grain farmers had some of the lowest earnings in over a decade in 2024. Brad Zwilling with the University of Illinois says margins were tight during the last crop year. “We had higher yields in 2024 than we had in 2023, but lower prices were the main reason that […] The post Grain farmers see lowest earnings over the last decade in 2024 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. The USDA’s national crop rating held, and development is close to normal, but some areas need rain to meet the USDA’s record yield projection. Near-term forecasts generally have scattered rain in parts of the Midwest and Plains. Mexico bought 228,606 tons of new crop U.S. beans […] The post Soybeans, corn drift lower, watching weather appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Sep. corn closed at $3.79 and 1/2, down 3 and 1/2 centsSep. soybeans closed at $10.13, down 7 and 3/4 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $287.40, up $7.00Sep. soybean oil closed at 51.68, down 159 pointsSep. wheat closed at $4.98 and 1/2, down 4 and 1/4 centsOct. live cattle closed at $231.35, up 17 centsSep. […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 19, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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