Leaders of the 21 businesses that make up the Iowa Business Council have a positive outlook for the third quarter of the year in the latest survey. IBC president Joe Murphy says the survey overall index was up more than two points. “That being said, you know there does seem to be a great deal […] View Full Story
Iowa U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley would like USDA to consider his state for Agricultural Research Service projects as part of the department’s reorganization plan. Grassley led a letter signed by Senate colleague Joni Ernst, other members of Iowa’s Congressional delegation, and Governor Kim Reynolds urging Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins to look at Ames, Iowa for […] The post Iowa congressional leaders call on USDA to relocate research to Ames appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A southwest Iowa livestock producer suggests young farmers could have opportunities to get involved in the cattle industry. Jeff Jorgenson, who operates a cow-calf operation near Sidney in Fremont County, says producers are making good profits. “This is a really good time,” he said. “Just be careful with your numbers. Just as agriculture always does, […] The post Iowa cattle producer says strong market creates opportunity for young farmers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A new detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in Iowa. According to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, the disease was found in a commercial turkey flock in Calhoun County. The department tells Brownfield that approximately 42,000 turkeys were impacted, and the flock will be depopulated. The detection is the […] The post Avian influenza confirmed in Calhoun County, Iowa turkey flock appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures fell sharply, pressured by the recent wholesale and direct cash price action. Feeders had at least a little bit of additional bearishness tied to the firm move in corn and cattle futures in generally look technically weak. December live was down $1.02 at $233.47 and […] The post Cattle futures and lean hogs close lower appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The latest extension of the 2018 farm bill expired as the calendar switched to October. Eastern Iowa farmer Dave Walton, who serves as the secretary for the American Soybean Association, says the lack of a new five-year farm bill is disappointing. “I’d like to see (Congress) bring that full farm bill to the end point […] The post Iowa farmer calls on Congress to finish new farm bill as 2018 extension expires appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, bouncing back after some early mixed activity. The trade is monitoring the U.S. harvest, expecting good progress, and watching planting activity in South America. Stateside, the trade is monitoring yield results, which have been mixed, with recent private firm yield projections sitting on either side of […] The post Soybeans rebound on short covering and trade hopes – corn, wheat also up appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Low prices are leaving many soybean farmers unsure how to handle the bushels being harvested this fall. Harmon Wilts farms in west-central Minnesota. “It’s as tough as I’ve ever seen it from the standpoint that the basis is so wide right now at about $1.15. Futures market isn’t good, the basis are wide. And a […] The post Low soybean prices leave farmers with tough choices this harvest appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A southern Indiana farmer says corn and soybean yields have been inconsistent this harvest season. Ben Kron tells Brownfield, “They’re all over the place. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen anything like this. Same with the corn. It’s just all over the place. We thought that it might be the case, but it’s […] The post Highly variable corn and soybean yields appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Dec. corn $4.21 and 3/4, up 5 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.23 and 3/4, up 10 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal $279.30, up $5.70Dec. soybean oil 50.44, up 2 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.14 and 3/4, up 5 and 1/2 centsDec. live cattle $233.47, down $1.02Nov. feeder cattle $352.40, down $5.20Dec. lean hogs $86.67, down 22 […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 2, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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