September 16, 2025

Minnesota farmers are encouraged to keep an eye out for Palmer amaranth during harvest. University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Liz Stahl says the state has done a good job keeping the invasive weed outside its borders. “Kudos to farmers and ag professionals, the Minnesota Department of Ag working with Extension as well, just keeping […] The post Minnesota farmers urged to watch for Palmer amaranth during harvest appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The U.S. Senate is expected to consider the nominations of three USDA Under Secretaries and others awaiting approval later this week. The USDA nominees include Dudley Hoskins as the Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Scott Hutchins as the Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Richard Fordyce, Under Secretary of Farm Production […] The post USDA Under Secretaries await Senate approval appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. 5% of the crop is harvested, and near-term conditions look mostly favorable for activity. The USDA’s next production estimate is set for October 9th, with very early expectations for another modest reduction in yield. While domestic demand is solid, the lack of export demand from China […] The post Soybeans, corn up on short covering, watching yield results appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower on profit-taking, and ahead of the week’s business and Friday’s On Feed report from the USDA. October live cattle closed $1.15 lower at $233.45 and December live cattle closed $1.12 lower at $235.15.  October feeder cattle closed $.20 lower at $354.30 and November feeder […] The post Cattle futures turn lower appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A central Illinois poultry producer says finding adequate processing has been a major challenge for her first-generation operation. Anna Morrell, who pasture raises chickens, turkeys, geese, and ducks in DeWitt County, tells Brownfield, “The only processing facility in Illinois that was doing ducks closed, so processing has definitely turned into a bit of an issue.”  […] The post Processing a hurdle for Illinois poultry producer appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Dec. corn $4.29 and 1/2, up 6 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.49 and 3/4, up 7 centsOct. soybean meal $285.80, up 60 centsOct. soybean oil 52.69, up 93 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.34, up 9 centsOct. live cattle $233.45, down $1.15Oct. feeder cattle $354.30, down 20 centsOct. lean hogs $97.37, down 15 centsOct. Class III milk […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 16, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Specialty crop leaders are calling for strong research investments and expanded risk management options in a new farm bill. In a Senate Ag Committee hearing on Tuesday, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Tim Boring said support of the specialty crop sector has never been more needed. “These days, instead of growing their operations, many […] The post Senate hearing highlights struggles of specialty crop growers & needed farm bill improvements appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Specialty crop leaders are calling for strong research investments and expanded risk management options in a new farm bill. In a House Ag Committee hearing on Tuesday, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Tim Boring said support of the specialty crop sector has never been more needed. “These days, instead of growing their operations, many […] The post House hearing highlights struggles of specialty crop growers & needed farm bill improvements appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Commentary. Out here in rural America, it’s easy to talk about luck. Good weather, good markets, good timing—when things go right, people often say, “We got lucky this year.” But anyone who’s worked the land or run a small-town business knows better: luck might play a role, but it never works alone. Real success in […] The post In Agriculture, Luck Doesn’t Harvest the Crop—Readiness Does appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story