The Iowa Department of Transportation has updated the way it gets input on its various projects through its web-based feedback portal. The DOT’s Trisha Miller says the new system does a better job of collating the input on each project. “This one is a more comprehensive so the voicemail, e-mail and electronic comments. From the […] View Full Story
Governor Kim Reynolds says she’s made it clear that any staff member at the three-state supported universities should be fired if they celebrated the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. “Anybody that celebrates the execution of a human being — it’s disgusting and unconscionable and it’s just not acceptable,” Reynolds said this afternoon during a […] View Full Story
A University of Wisconsin researcher sees technology including targeting sprayers and laser weeders as the next revolution in agriculture. Jed Colquhoun tells Brownfield the key is reducing reliance on individual tools. “Like using herbicides several times during the season and integrating new technologies like lasers, we actually can see a very significant yield and crop […] The post Targeted weed control tools offer yield boost and herbicide reduction, UW study finds appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has officially designated the STAR Tool as the required soil health assessment for all state-funded conservation practices. Brian Rennecker, bureau chief for the Division of Natural Resources with IDOA, says Saving Tomorrow’s Agriculture Resources is a free program built by producers. “It really helps farmers evaluate their in-field management […] The post Illinois designates STAR Tool as official soil health assessment for conservation programs appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The National Corn Growers Association has launched a tasked force that will work to identify solutions for elevated input costs. NCGA incoming first vice president Matt Frostic, a corn farmer from Michigan and leader of the new task force, says corn growers nationwide are in the third consecutive year of net negative returns, with 2026 […] The post NCGA announces input cost task force appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An Ohio State University Extension educator says farmers may have to make adjustments to their nutrient management plan as they face budget challenges. Amanda Bennett tells Brownfield the cost of some inputs have been on the rise. “At the national level overall, we see the trade situation keeping prices high,” she says. “We’re fortunate here […] The post Ohio farmers face mixed fertilizer price outlook for 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling. The big bearish issues continue to be the lack of demand from China and Argentina’s export tax suspension. Those are linked, with China reportedly buying a substantial number of soybeans from Argentina this week. The U.S. harvest and South American planting are ongoing. Stateside, there’s more […] The post Soybeans down on lack of China demand, Argentina export tax suspension appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
South Dakota State Veterinarian Beth Thompson says it’s important the U.S. support Mexico as New World screwworm moves further north. “If we can beat it back south in Mexico, it’s going to do us a big favor here in the United States, but we have to be prepared.” Over the weekend, New World screwworm was confirmed […] The post South Dakota state vet urges U.S. to support Mexico as screwworm gets closer to border appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Missouri-based Triumph Foods has become the first pork processor to file a lawsuit against California’s Proposition 12, a law that mandates specific minimum housing standards for pigs, veal calves, and egg-laying hens. Matt England, president and CEO of Triumph Foods, says the national food supply chain relies on consistent federal regulation, not one that operates […] The post Triumph Foods pushes back on state-level ag laws appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Dec. corn $4.24 and 1/4, down 2 centsNov. soybeans $10.09, down 3 centsOct. soybean meal $271.70, down $3.40Oct. soybean oil 49.29, down 6 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.19 and 1/2, down 1 centOct. live cattle $234.05, down $1.55Oct. feeder cattle $359.62, down $2.50Oct. lean hogs $99.42, down $1.10Oct. Class III milk closed at $17.04, down 6 […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 24, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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