Iowa Congressman Zach Nunn says Senate Democrats need to drop their objections to the bill he and other House Republicans approved in mid-September — so the federal government doesn’t shut down October 1. “Let’s be very specific about who’s going to be hurt by a Schumer-led shut down,” Nunn said. “SNAP benefits at risk for […] View Full Story
Immigration agents detained the superintendent of Iowa’s largest school district this morning in Des Moines and federal authorities say he is being held a western Iowa jail. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says in May of last year an immigration judge had ordered that Des Moines superintendent Ian Roberts be removed from the country. […] View Full Story
The state veterinarian in South Dakota says Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has returned early this fall. Beth Thompson says it’s likely caused by several factors. “We’ve seen a number of the teal ducks that are coming back non-negative. There’s also lots of rain this year with more potholes and slews, places where those migratory birds […] The post Avian Influenza returns early to South Dakota; turkey flocks hit appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A farmer in northwest Missouri says he’s trying to stay patient as the Trump administration negotiates new trade deals. “Nothing happens just like that.” Marty Richardson says he’s optimistic agreements can be reached with key trading partners, like China, by the spring. And until then “I think President Trump will come through with some sort […] The post Missouri farmer hopes for Trump trade deals as 90% of crop unsold appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A northwest Minnesota farmer expects to harvest a good crop. Dave Vipond grows corn and edible beans in Mahnomen County. “Our crops have matured nicely (and) yields look to be very good.” He tells Brownfield the growing season brought adequate moisture. “We have been pretty blessed with not having excess rainfall. We’ve had adequate rainfall, […] The post Adequate rainfall supports strong crop outlook in northwest Minnesota appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An extension agronomist with Iowa State University says as harvest activity picks up in north Iowa, soybeans are drying fast. Angie Rieck Hinz tells Brownfield it’s similar to last year. “I’ve had some reports where beans went from like 15 percent moisture down to 10 percent moisture in 24 hours. And we’ve had these low […] The post Soybeans drying rapidly as north Iowa harvest gets going appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The USDA’s Farm Service Agency has issued a second payment to farmers participating in the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins told the Ag Outlook Forum there was $2 billion left to distribute. “As producers continue to face market volatility, the ECAP program has helped them navigate the economic challenges they faced in […] The post USDA Issues second ECAP payment to farmers as $2 billion in aid remains appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying after a two-sided session, while closing lower for the week. Near-term forecasts have favorable harvest weather for most of the Midwest and South American planting conditions look good. The big bearish issue for soybeans is the lack of export demand from China due to tariff […] The post Soybeans edge higher on short covering, corn and wheat dip on harvest progress and global supply pressure appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A farmer in southern Minnesota anticipates harvesting an average crop. Brent Mohn grows corn and soybeans near Lakeville and says growing conditions were close to normal this summer. “We’ve had rain (and) haven’t seemed to have a lot of excessive rain. Areas around us, for once, got it instead of us. Which I think we […] The post Minnesota farmer sees favorable finish for corn, modest outlook for soybeans appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Dec. corn $4.22, down 3 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.13 and 3/4, up 1 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $268.80, up 20 centsOct. soybean oil 49.60, down 14 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.19 and 3/4, down 7 and 1/4 centsOct. live cattle $231.80, down 25 centsOct. feeder cattle $357.00, up $2.95Oct. lean hogs $101.50, up $1.40Oct. […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 26, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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