The Court of Appeals is calling for more review of a case that falls under a law that gives farm owners immunity for accidents with animals. Janey Shafer was taking video for Frank Santana as he used a horse-drawn sickle mower on his Madison County farm in 2021. Santana then asked Shafer to hold the […] View Full Story
Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. Planting and development weather in South America continues to look generally favorable, with the trade expecting big crops. The trade still has a lot of uncertainty about the timing of U.S. soybean sales to China. Part of that is due to conflicting comments from U.S. […] The post Short covering pulls soybeans and corn higher; mixed wheat follows Canadian data appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued conditional approval of Exzolt Cattle-CA1 from Merck to combat New World screwworm. This is the first topical drug approved in the U.S. to treat and control NWS and Cattle Fever Tick in cattle. The parasiticide can be used in beef cattle 2 months of age or […] The post FDA grants conditional approval for NWS treatment appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Mar. corn $4.47 and 1/4, up 6 and 1/4 centsJan. soybeans $11.19 and 1/2, up 3 and 3/4 centsJan. soybean meal $311.20, down 10 centsJan soybean oil 51.79, up 12 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.40 and 1/4, up 2 centsFeb. live cattle $224.00, up $2.10Jan. feeder cattle $336.57, up $4.72Feb. lean hogs $81.85, up 85 centsJan. […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 4, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The USDA says New World screwworm has been detected approximately 120 miles from the U.S. border. This is the third incident in Nuevo León since September. A spokesperson for the USDA says all three detections have been isolated cases and were associated with the movement of animals from affected areas of Mexico. The USDA says […] The post New World screwworm confirmed 120 miles from US border appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A pair of long-time Illinois farmers say they’ve seen a downturn in the ag economy before. “We remember the ‘80s way too well, so we need to keep a handle on that debt.” Rock Katschnig, who just harvested his 49th crop in Henry County, says that mindset means he’s eliminated big-ticket purchases for the foreseeable […] The post Illinois farmers say proposed trade payment could help ease financial strain caused by rising costs and low prices appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The House Ways and Means Committee is pushing for clear trade policies as lawmakers question the long-term impacts of tariffs. During a committee hearing this week, Chairman Jason Smith of Missouri says President Trump’s tariff actions have brought countries back to the negotiating table. “We have been patient to allow for all negotiating parties to […] The post Congress pushing for more clear trade policies as lawmakers warn of long-term tariff impacts appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The executive director of Indiana Pork says the organization is focused on ensuring regulatory burdens don’t limit growth opportunities for the state’s pork producers in 2026. Josh Trenary says the group will be monitoring new labeling requirements that could create additional challenges for farmers. “If the USDA has approved something, or if the FDA has […] The post Indiana Pork watching for new state regulatory legislation in 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The Great Lakes Alliance for Sustainable Shipping has spent the past year analyzing limitations across the St. Lawrence Seaway and opportunities for the agricultural industry. Michigan Soybean Committee Market Development Director Hanna Campbell tells Brownfield while ag products make up 40 percent of the cargo moved through the St. Lawrence Seaway, more transit is possible. […] The post Great Lakes Alliance for Sustainable Shipping identifies collaborative opportunities appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The new chairman of the National Milk Producers Federation says having a stable and secure workforce is one of the top challenges facing producers. Fourth-generation dairy farmer Brian Rexing tells Brownfield, “Dairy farming is seven days a week, 24 hours a day, it’s not seasonal, it’s every season.” Rexing was elected to lead during the organization’s […] The post NMPF’s new chair says reliable workforce is critical for dairy farms appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
PO Box 413 | Wayne, Nebraska 68787 | 402.375.3700
