One of the four Republicans who represent Iowa in the U.S. House broke with their party and joined Democrats to pass a bill that would revive the Obamacare subsidies that expired December 31. Third District Congressman Zach Nunn of Ankeny was one of 17 House Republicans to support a three-year extension of the health insurance […] View Full Story
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue its decision on the legality of President Trump’s tariffs soon and USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade says he’s confident President Trump’s tariffs are appropriate. Luke Lindberg says the tariffs have helped improve the U.S. trade deficit. “We ended the fiscal year 2025 with a $41.5 billion trade […] The post USDA: Trump tariffs improved trade deficit, will boost U.S. ag exports appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A former head of trading with Cargill says increased stability in Venezuela could mean additional opportunities for U.S. agriculture in the long term. “They’re a natural buyer of U.S. ag products.” Jeff Kazin, who oversaw the company’s refined-oil business in the region in the late 2010’s, says it’ll be a long road. “How do you […] The post Former Cargill trader says Venezuela remains a natural market for U.S. ag products appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A new case of New World screwworm has been confirmed roughly 215 miles from the Texas border. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says the infection was found in a seven‑year‑old bovine in González, Tamaulipas, with no reported history of movement outside the area. Miller says this detection has no apparent link to commercial animal movement […] The post New World screwworm confirmed 215 miles from Texas border appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Land O’Lakes and Microsoft are developing an AI-powered digital assistant designed to optimize farming operations. Land O’Lakes senior vice president Leah Anderson says the tool is called Oz. “Now you can have even greater confidence between you as a farmer and your agronomist because your agronomist has the full force of Winfield United’s datasets. Six […] The post Land O’Lakes, Microsoft partner on AI assistant to boost farm profitability appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. South America has some areas of concern, but for now, the trade is expecting big production. The USDA’s updated global production numbers are out on the 12th, while CONAB’s new outlook on Brazil’s crops is set for the 15th. China bought 132,000 tons of 2025/26 U.S. […] The post Soybeans take profits as corn and wheat futures end session mixed appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Individuals and businesses claimed a record amount of unclaimed property through the “Great Iowa Treasure Hunt” last year. Iowa financial institutions turn over things like the contents of safety deposit boxes or dormant bank accounts when they cannot find the owners. The state is currently holding $648 million dollars’ worth of unclaimed property, all of […] View Full Story
Mar. corn $4.46, down 3/4 centMar. soybeans $10.61 and 1/4, down 5 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal $303.60, down $1.80Mar. soybean oil 49.45, up 14 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.18, unchangedFeb. live cattle $235.27, up 75 centsMar. feeder cattle $357.72, up $2.22Feb. lean hogs $85.87, up $1.07Feb. Class III milk closed at $15.08, down 34 centsFeb. […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 8, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The executive director of Indiana Pork says the organization is concerned new proposed legislation could impact the long-term viability of the state’s livestock industry. Josh Trenary says House Bill 1137 would ban 13 ultra-processed food ingredients in public schools. “If you just have a static list of additives that are used in processing, you’re not taking into […] The post Indiana Pork raises concerns over proposed ultra-processed food ban in public schools appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A farmer says the lack of details and enforcement mechanisms in last year’s trade frameworks could derail any progress that’s been made. Jan TenBensel says it’s a major concern. “These agreements can take years to unfold and we just need to have a steady hand. We have to be able to make sure that all […] The post Farmer says unclear trade enforcement could hurt ag exports appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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