October 28, 2025

Growers in the Upper Midwest dealt with several soybean diseases this year. Stine Seed agronomist Susan Hart covers Minnesota and the Dakotas and says harsh spring conditions made crops vulnerable. “They got beat up so hard right when those beans were coming out of the ground that really just set up a great situation for […] The post Charcoal rot among key challenges for Upper Midwest soybean growers in 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Dec. corn $4.32, up 3 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.78 and 1/4, up 11 centsDec. soybean meal $306.50, up $8.30Dec. soybean oil 50.26, down 51 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.29, up 3 centsDec. live cattle $226.57, down 60 centsNov. feeder cattle $333.40, down $5.05Dec. lean hogs $80.82, down 67 centsNov. Class III milk closed at $17.84, […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 28, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The 98th annual National FFA Convention is officially underway.  National FFA President Thaddeus Bergschneider of Illinois tells Brownfield this week is an opportunity for members to make an impact. “Lean into the once in a lifetime to meet people you may never meet again and cherish the opportunity you have to make connections that are far beyond […] The post FFA members flood Indianapolis for 98th annual National FFA Convention appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

ADM and Alltech have signed a definitive agreement to launch a North American animal feed joint venture. Brad Dalke, ADM’s vice president of animal nutrition, says the partnership will help offer a range of solutions for livestock, equine, backyard, and leisure animals. “More solutions, more support, and more opportunities to succeed,” Dalke said. “We’re going […] The post ADM and Alltech partner to expand livestock nutrition solutions appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The branch manager of a local cooperative says the harvest has progressed quickly in south-central Illinois. Travis Gillett, who oversees Effingham Equity’s Alma branch in Marion County, says yield results have been mixed. “Early beans have been decent, but in the later planting of the beans, we have really went backwards.”  He says, “We’ve got […] The post Mixed yields and a fast pace for harvest in south central Illinois appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The chairman of the U.S. Grains & Bioproducts Council says the ethanol export outlook is positive. “We see that as having the fastest, biggest potential of moving corn.” Mark Wilson, who farms in northern Illinois, says several Asian countries are expanding use of the renewable fuel, and the U.S. is poised to be a main […] The post Growing international markets expected to drive U.S. ethanol exports appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybean futures are at new highs as the market responds to reports China and the U.S. are closing in on a trade deal. Market analyst Angie Setzer with Consus Ag Consulting says prices are at levels not seen since September 2024. “On the November contract, I was just looking that up today. I know we’re […] The post Soybean prices surge to 13-month highs on optimism over U.S.-China talks appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Brownfield Ag News is pleased to welcome Mattilyn Mergen as its fall broadcast intern. Throughout the semester, Mergen will work alongside Brownfield’s team of twelve farm broadcasters to create compelling content for the network’s radio and multimedia platforms. “Mattilyn’s passion for agriculture and her strong multimedia skills make her a valuable addition to our team,” […] The post Mergen joins Brownfield Ag News as fall broadcast intern appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story