October 9, 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in Indiana for the first time since May. The virus was detected in a commercial breeder duck operation in LaGrange County. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says 2,617 birds will be depopulated and an approximately 6.2-mile control area with a more than 12-mile surveillance zone in portions of LaGrange, Elkhart, and […] The post HPAI detected in Indiana for the first time since May appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

South American dairy producers are watching how the U.S. handles avian influenza cases in dairy cattle. Dr. Tiago Termasi is a veterinarian with Merck Animal Health, and he works with clients in North and South America.  Termasi tells Brownfield he recently returned from Brazil, and the most frequent question he was asked about was the […] The post South American dairies watching U.S. avian flu response closely appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A livestock market advisor says beef and dairy producers should expect a strong beef market for at least another year. Matt Wolf from Ever.ag tells Brownfield the size of the cattle herd hasn’t changed much, and cattle prices are significantly higher than they were last year. “You know, comfortably, we’re sitting in the 350s, 355s, and […] The post Livestock advisor expects strong beef market to continue into 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Soybeans gave back some gains, watching the U.S. harvest and South American planting. At this point, the trade is waiting for more details on a potential trade aid announcement and the planned end-of-month meeting between President Trump and President Xi. The Pacific Northwest basis has moved […] The post Grain futures slip on harvest pressure, USDA report delay, and trade uncertainty appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Pork producers continue to recover from historic losses in 2023. Compeer Financial certified appraiser Chester Donkers tells Brownfield negative margins resulted in many contract growers losing business. “Or just people struggling to find pigs to fill their barns. Now it seems like growers, if they have some more modern facilities, have been pretty sought after.” […] The post Demand grows for modern hog barns as pork industry rebounds appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, waiting on direct business to develop.  Feeders were sharply higher on the continued tight market-ready supplies.  December live cattle closed $1.02 higher at $239.90 and February live cattle closed $1.17 higher at $243.40.  November feeder cattle closed $5.22 higher at $374.05 and January feeder […] The post Cattle futures up ahead of wide-spread direct business appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The technical agronomy lead with Advanced Agrilytics says elevated fertilizer costs may have some farmers considering cutting back on applications this fall.   However, Jeremy Hogan says placing fertilizer through spatial analysis allows producers to maximize their input budget. “Not every acre requires the same critical level, and so we’re looking at different components within […] The post Agronomist says spatial fertilizer application helps farmers stretch input dollars appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Dec. corn $4.18 and 1/4, down 3 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.22 and 1/4, down 7 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal $276.90, down $1.10Dec. soybean oil 50.94, down 54 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.06 and 1/2, down 3/4 centDec. live cattle $239.90, up $1.02Nov. feeder cattle $374.05, up $5.22Dec. lean hogs $84.35, down $1.75Nov. Class III […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 9, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story