October 1, 2025

Dec. corn $4.16 and 1/2, up 1 centNov. soybeans $10.13, up 11 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal $273.60, up 30 centsDec. soybean oil 50.42, up 93 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.09 and 1/4, up 1 and 1/4 centsDec. live cattle $234.50, down 27 centsNov. feeder cattle $357.60, down $1.75Dec. lean hogs $86.90, down $1.82Nov. Class III […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 1, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Unseasonably warm weather is slowing the sugarbeet harvest in west-central Minnesota. Noah Hultgren of Raymond says the local beet cooperative typically starts full harvest by the beginning of October. “With the warm weather that we’re having right now, they don’t like to store beets with that warm of temps. So they’re looking to push back […] The post Warm weather delays sugarbeet harvest in west-central Minnesota appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Drought conditions are expanding in Missouri. Governor Mike Kehoe says it will take more than a few rain events to alleviate and the timing isn’t great for the farmers dealing with low commodity prices. “It’s tough because at least 85 of our 114 counties have some sort of drought and over 90 percent of our […] The post Kehoe: drought Expands in Missouri, covering 90% of ag acres appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

U.S. soybean prices responded higher to a social media post from President Trump that said soybeans will be a major topic of discussion when the U.S. meets with China next month. “The post itself basically added another nickel to the market.” Angie Setzer with Consus Ag Consulting tells Brownfield “A lot of what had really […] The post Markets react: Trump pledges soybeans a key topic in U.S.-China negotiations appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The director of government relations with the Illinois Soybean Association says the organization is concerned that a prolonged government shutdown will make this year even more difficult for producers. Andrew Larson tells Brownfield, “Not having your local FSA office, or local NRCS folks, be able to go into work and do their jobs and help […] The post Shutdown could deepen struggles for soybean farmers facing low demand and loan needs appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Ethanol production drifted lower last week as producers continued seasonal maintenance. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 995,000 barrels per day, falling 29,000 on the week as plants prepare for more new crop corn deliveries and 20,000 on the year. That was the first daily average below a million barrels per day since […] The post Ethanol production falls, but solid demand and profitable margins offer optimism for farmers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An assistant professor at Purdue University says Brazil’s competitive advantage in soybean production is concerning for U.S. farmers. Joana Colussi says the U.S. continues to lose market share at a rapid pace. “Around 75 percent of exports from Brazil went to China,” she says. “Just in August, 85 percent of their total soybeans sold went […] The post Brazil’s competitive advantage in soybean production is concerning appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The USDA has temporarily furloughed nearly half of its employees as part of the government shutdown, and an ag lobbyist says that will impact some farm programs. Randy Russell with the Russell Group tells Brownfield… “As we understand it, ARC/PLC, mandatory conservation programs, any payment that’s scheduled to go out right now will be temporarily […] The post Gov’t shutdown halts USDA loans, reports, and farm program payments appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An Illinois-based agronomist with Wyffels Hybrids says there are concerns about stalk integrity in this year’s corn crop. Robby Meeker, who covers the central and east central parts of the state, tells Brownfield… “A lot of growers have focused on soybeans the last week to 10 days, and some of this stock quality is really […] The post Illinois agronomist warns of corn stalk deterioration amid heat and disease pressure appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story