December 10, 2025

Milk futures closed higher and cash dairy finished steady to higher Wednesday. January Class III milk futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange closed 13 cents higher at $15.35.  February up 6 at $$15.40.  March gained 7 cents closing at $15.79.  April through June contracts 5 to 6 cents higher. Dry whey up $0.0150 at $0.76 […] The post Milk futures up, cash dairy steady to higher at midweek appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. The trade continues to monitor the mostly favorable crop weather in South America. CONAB’s updated outlook for Brazil is out December 11th, while the USDA’s next round of supply, demand, and production numbers is set for January 12th. Ahead of Wednesday’s open, China purchased 136,000 […] The post Soybeans recover some losses as corn gives back some gains appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

USDA and Michigan State University Extension are launching new resources for beginning farmers. Michigan State University Extension Educator Jon LaPorte tells Brownfield, “We’ve been focusing on centralizing all of our resources.” “USDA wanted to take that idea kind of to the next level and said, let’s build on what you’ve got at MSU,” he explains. […] The post USDA partners with Michigan State University to centralize new farmer resources appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Mar. corn $4.44 and 1/4, down 3 and 3/4 centsJan. soybeans $10.91 and 1/4, up 4 centsJan. soybean meal $301.20, down 10 centsJan soybean oil 51.09, up 7 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.29 and 1/2, down 5 centsFeb. live cattle $228.52, up $1.57Jan. feeder cattle $338.57, up $2.87Feb. lean hogs $82.42, up 55 centsJan. Class III […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 10, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Commentary. Each year during the holiday season, I sit down and make a list of things for which I am truly thankful. Some entries never change—deep and meaningful friendships, a loving and supportive family, a career that challenges and rewards me in equal measure, and the blessing of good health. These constants anchor my list, […] The post Why Gratitude Matters: Reflections From the Deer Stand and the Farm This Holiday Season appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The USDA says October 2025 soybean crush and corn for ethanol numbers were strong. Those were both linked to processors taking advantage of new crop supplies, while enjoying good margins and trying to meet expected demand. The soybean crush was a record 237 million bushels, rising 32 million from September and 21 million from October […] The post October soybean crush, corn for ethanol numbers rise on month, year appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy says the upcoming review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement should focus on implementing long-term strategies to help strengthen the food supply chain. Karen Hansen-Kuhn is the director of trade and international strategies, says the three countries should be working together to help stabilize the marketplace. “Canada’s Dairy Supply Management […] The post IATP: USMCA review an opportunity to strengthen the North American food supply chain appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The USDA has announced a $700 million regenerative agriculture pilot program to help farmers improve soil health and strengthen the food supply chain. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the initiative is designed by farmers for farmers.  “Improving the health of our soil is critical not only for the future viability of farmland, but to the future […] The post USDA launches regenerative agriculture pilot program to help improve soil health and strengthen the food supply chain appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says more political support is being thrown behind nationwide, year-round E15. Mark Bunselmeyer, who farms in Macon County, says Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has joined the growing list of state leaders calling for Congressional action on the measure. “Our governor sent a letter to our two senators […] The post E15 support grows, petroleum industry rejoins push appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story