November 10, 2025

Feenstra opens statewide tour with Dordt rally

Congressman Randy Feensta, one of the five Republicans running for governor, has kicked off a statewide campaign tour with an event in Sioux Center. “I don’t want to climb the Washington ladder. I don’t want to be swallowed up by D.C. games. I want to be right here, fighting for you full time,” Feenstra said. […] View Full Story

DMACC breaks ground for new building to house trade programs

Construction is underway on the Des Moines Area Community College Campus in Ankeny for a new Trades & Industry Center building. DMACC  Diesel Tech Program chair Shea Parsons spoke at the recent groundbreaking. “This project helps highlight how important the trades are right now, as many of you know, there’s tons of jobs out there […] View Full Story

LaNina weather pattern might end early

An atmospheric scientist says the La Nina weather pattern might end soon. Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions says this La Nina might be peaking now which could mean a rapid onset of winter weather and very different conditions that we’ve seen the past two years. “For the last two winters in the upper Midwest, […] The post LaNina weather pattern might end early appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Ag economist says missing USDA export data adds volatility to livestock markets

An ag economist says the lack of trade and export data from the USDA is adding to the volatility to beef and pork markets. Josh Maples with Mississippi State University Extension says there’s only information available through the first seven months of this year. “We’re having to guess quite a bit on the pork side […] The post Ag economist says missing USDA export data adds volatility to livestock markets appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Tar spot, southern rust, and more: Minnesota corn faces a tough year

A central Minnesota farmer faced an onslaught of crop diseases this year. Owen Gohlke grows corn and soybeans near Belle Plaine and says problems arose from a wet growing season. “Corn this year, we literally had every disease that you could imagine in central Minnesota. For example, we normally do not see southern rust as […] The post Tar spot, southern rust, and more: Minnesota corn faces a tough year appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Cattle futures limit higher to start the week

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle ended the day limit higher on oversold signals. December live cattle closed $7.25 higher at $228.55 and February live cattle closed $7.25 higher at $227.  January feeder cattle closed $9.25 higher at $328.82 and March feeder cattle closed $9.25 higher at $323.22.  It was a typically […] The post Cattle futures limit higher to start the week appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybean rise ahead of USDA Report as China demand, Brazil planting shape market

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Beans remain cautiously optimistic about that recent trade deal framework with China. While there’s more unconfirmed talk of China buying U.S. beans, Brazil has a price advantage right now, and purchase commitments or not, Beijing does usually go with the lowest available price. China still has […] The post Soybean rise ahead of USDA Report as China demand, Brazil planting shape market appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

BASF urges farmers to review financing options for 2026 plans

The marketing director for U.S. crop protection with BASF says farmers planning for 2026 should be aware of their financing choices. Brady Spangenberg says that the ag lending market is competitive, and farmers can use that to their advantage. “If you’re spending money out of an operating note that’s at 7-8%, that’s at least a […] The post BASF urges farmers to review financing options for 2026 plans appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 10, 2025

Dec. corn $4.29 and 3/4, up 2 and 1/2 centsJan. soybeans $11.30, up 13 centsDec. soybean meal $320.00, up $2.90Dec. soybean oil 50.58, up 90 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.35 and 3/4, up 8 centsDec. live cattle $228.55, up $7.20Jan. feeder cattle $328.82, up $9.25Dec. lean hogs $87.77, up $3.37Dec. Class III milk closed at $17.15, […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 10, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Good corn harvest hits South Dakota, storage space tight

A farmer in eastern South Dakota says he harvested one of the best corn crops ever this fall. Dave Ellens farms in Moody and Lake Counties. “The 230 to 250 bushels/acre range is where I heard a lot of reports and you know, a lot of times you don’t hear anywhere from 200 to 230 […] The post Good corn harvest hits South Dakota, storage space tight appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story