November 21, 2025

Tyson shuttering Lexington, Neb., facility as part of restructuring plan

Tyson Foods has announced it will be closing its Lexington, Nebraska, beef processing facility in an effort to optimize production and strengthen its long-term business plan. In a news release, the company says it will be shifting its Amarillo, Texas, beef facility to a single, full-capacity shift and increase production at other facilities. Tyson says […] The post Tyson shuttering Lexington, Neb., facility as part of restructuring plan appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Iowa Supreme Court upholds damage award against Manchester police officer

The Iowa Supreme Court is upholding a verdict against a Manchester police officer in the death of a motorcyclist after a chase. A jury found Manchester police officer James Wessels committed assault and battery against Augustin Mormann when he ran his patrol car into Mormann’s motorcycle twice and caused him to crash. The Iowa State […] View Full Story

Soybeans, wheat manage mixed Friday finishes, corn weak

Soybeans were mixed, with nearby contracts up and deferred months down, lessening the weekly losses in those nearbys. Beans have spent the week buying the rumor, selling the fact on export demand from China. There were no new sales reported by the USDA Friday morning. Flooding has delayed planting in parts of Argentina. Still, overall, […] The post Soybeans, wheat manage mixed Friday finishes, corn weak appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Cattle futures fall ahead of the USDA’s on feed update

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle were lower ahead of the USDA’s Cattle on Feed report, which was out after the close. Placements and marketings were both at the low end of estimates. December live was down $.27 at $214.45 and February was $.62 lower at $214.77. January feeders were $2.15 lower at $314.22 […] The post Cattle futures fall ahead of the USDA’s on feed update appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Cost of Iowa homeowners insurance up 273% in 15 years

A new report indicates the rising cost of insurance premiums may drive more Iowans to reduce their coverage or drop insurance altogether — putting pressure on the state’s insurance industry. Ben Murrey is Iowa policy director for the Common Sense Institute, which issued the report. “Probably the primary driver of rising premium costs is inflation,” Murrey […] View Full Story

Cattle placements drop in first post-shutdown on feed update

The USDA’s November cattle on feed numbers were mostly towards the low end of pre-report estimates. Placements were the lowest for the month since the series of reports started, dropping 10% on the year due to the tight supply of ready numbers. Most of those cattle placed during October weighed less than 800 pounds. October […] The post Cattle placements drop in first post-shutdown on feed update appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 21, 2025

Dec. corn $4.25 and 1/2, down 1 centJan. soybeans $11.25, up 2 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal $315.10, up $1.10Dec. soybean oil 50.26, down 40 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.27, unchangedDec. live cattle $214.45, down 27 centsJan. feeder cattle $314.22, down $2.15Dec. lean hogs $77.80, down $1.67Dec. Class III milk closed at $16.15, down 17 centsDec. […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 21, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Milk futures lower, cash dairy mostly lower

December Class III milk futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange down 31 at $16.32.  January down 21 at $15.38.  February 23 lower at $15.63.  March through May contracts 3 to 23 lower. Dry whey down $0.02 at $0.76 Blocks down $0.01 at $1.55 Barrels down $0.0225 at $1.5825 Butter unchanged at $1.4775 Nonfat dry milk […] The post Milk futures lower, cash dairy mostly lower appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Relief concert finances two new homes in Spencer, rehab of 10 others

There was a ribbon cutting in Spencer earlier today for the second of two Habitat for Humanity houses financed with the proceeds from a flood-relief concert in June. The flooding that hit Spencer in mid-2024 damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes. Country singer Eli Alger, a central Iowa native, headlined the benefit concert with his […] View Full Story

Making Thanksgiving dinner a potluck could help Iowans on a budget

Many Iowans will be heading to the grocery store this weekend to stock up on ingredients for next week’s Thanksgiving dinner, but cost is always a concern. Lisa Schiller, spokeswoman for the Better Business Bureau, says a great meal doesn’t have to be expensive. “You want to shop smart by looking for sales,” Schiller says. […] View Full Story