October 15, 2025

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures closed mixed, with boxed beef mixed at midday, preparing for widespread direct business. The choppy tone in the broader market also contributed to the mixed finish. December live cattle were up $.27 at $246.77 and February was $.22 higher at $248.75. November feeder cattle were down $.65 […] The post Cattle futures mixed as boxed beef firms and cash trade stays quiet appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The immediate past president of the National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) says there were several highlights during his year at the helm. Kenneth Hartman Jr., who farms in Monroe County, Illinois, says the organization’s efforts to secure corn export markets in Mexico are one example. “We had a good win with Mexico with the 301-case.”  […] The post Hartman highlights corn export, MAHA wins during NCGA presidency appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Many dairy and beef producers are using technology to improve their herds, including the use of embryos to improve the genetics in a herd. Brownfield’s Larry Lee caught up with Jeremy Howard from Simplot at World Dairy Expo, and he shares some things producers need to know before investing in embryos. The post Producers can rapidly improve the herd genetics thanks to technology appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans were steady to firm. Soybeans are watching the U.S. harvest pace and planting conditions in Argentina and Brazil. The U.S. harvest is likely about 60% complete, while planting weather in South American mostly looks favorable. Beans continue to wait for the end of the month tariff talks between the U.S. and China. Still, it […] The post Corn futures edge higher as U.S. harvest nears halfway mark amid yield concerns appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Dec. corn $4.16 and 3/4, up 3 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.06 and 1/2, unchangedDec. soybean meal $275.90, up $1.60Dec. soybean oil 50.80, up 23 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $4.98 and 3/4, down 1 and 1/2 centsDec. live cattle $246.77, up 27 centsNov. feeder cattle $380.67, down 65 centsDec. lean hogs $83.60, up 45 centsNov. Class […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 15, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

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A U.S. Senator says increasing domestic use of U.S. commodities could help improve the current ag economy. Pete Ricketts tells Brownfield industry leaders in Nebraska are working to diversify market opportunities.  “One of the things we can do with our soybeans is feed them to our livestock sector first, and then sell those products overseas,” […] The post Ricketts says building domestic demand could strengthen economic outlook appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A farmer in northwest Mississippi says cotton growers are being pushed to the limit trying to survive another year of tough ag economics.   “The stress levels are high.” Patrick Johnson tells Brownfield more credit is being used to produce a crop that will be deeply in the red again. “You have cotton futures in […] The post Cotton farmers face stress without market certainty appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation says specialty crop growers can no longer absorb soaring production costs with limited risk protection. Danny Munch tells Brownfield, “Since 2020, for instance, pesticide costs are up 25 percent, fuels and oils up 32 percent, fertilizer up 37 percent, and cash labor, which makes up a substantial portion, up […] The post U.S. specialty crop industry at risk as growers face rising costs, inadequate insurance options appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Many ag and biofuel stakeholders concerned about the farm economy are urging the administration to expand the use of low-carbon fuels. Tom Buis with the American Carbon Alliance says growth in the ethanol and sustainable aviation fuel markets would boost demand for corn and soybeans. “What we’re seeing is sort of a real nightmare occurring. […] The post Low-carbon fuel growth tied to stability in ag markets, Buis says appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story