January 9, 2026

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The USDA’s Under Secretary of Trade says he’s expecting China to meet its commitment of purchasing 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans by the end of February. In an interview with Brownfield, Luke Lindberg says… “Right now, China has purchased about 10 million metric tons of soybeans.” China has also committed to purchasing 25 […] The post USDA expects China to hit 12 million metric ton soybean goal appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans were mixed Friday, while still ending the week with a gain. Beans were watching weather in South America and getting ready for the upcoming numbers from USDA and CONAB. The USDA’s reports, including 2025 preliminary U.S. production totals, are out on the 12th, while CONAB’s updated outlook for Brazil is set for the 15th. […] The post Soybeans, wheat mixed, corn weak ahead of several key USDA reports appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A professor at Purdue University says competition for crop production between Brazil and the U.S. isn’t slowing down anytime soon.  Joana Colussi, assistant professor at Purdue University, says Brazil has expanded its agricultural production each year. “Many farmers have found cost opportunities to increase their area for agriculture, especially with soybeans,” she says. “The cost […] The post Crop production competition with Brazil isn’t expected to slow down anytime soon appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The nation’s largest farmer-owned cooperative will soon operate a grain facility owned by China’s largest food and ag company near St. Louis. CHS Inc., will take over operations of the Cahokia transloading terminal, owned by COFCO International Ltd., starting January 31. The terminal sits along the Mississippi River, has access to all seven Class I […] The post CHS to operate COFCO grain terminal near St. Louis appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Mar. corn $4.45 and 3/4, down 1/4 centMar. soybeans $10.62 and 1/2, up 1 and 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal $303.70, up 10 centsMar. soybean oil 49.69, up 24 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.17 and 1/4, down 3/4 centFeb. live cattle $233.72, down $1.55Mar. feeder cattle $354.70, down $3.02Feb. lean hogs $85.30, down 57 centsFeb. Class III […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 9, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The 2025 Asparagus Queen says she hopes to educate more women about the vegetable’s folate benefits. Shelby Purdy tells Brownfield the nutrient, found naturally in asparagus, helps reduce the risk of birth defects. “Within the first trimester or before you become pregnant, if you want to get pregnant, eat your asparagus, and it will help […] The post Asparagus’s folate benefits spotlighted by 50th Asparagus Queen appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The farmer training program manager with The Land Connection says farmers need to be informed about key changes within the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Crystal Siltman says January 15th is the new national batching deadline for the first funding round of key conservation programs.  “The deadline will apply for all NRCS financial assistance […] The post Producers encouraged to contact NRCS offices ahead of new batching deadline appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The head of the U.S. Meat Export Federation says global demand for U.S. beef remains strong. Dan Halstrom tells Brownfield that’s a good thing for producers. “Because if you can maximize the cutout, that should put more liquidity in the supply chain,” he says.  “To incentivize producers to retain heifers and hopefully grow this herd […] The post U.S. beef demand remains strong despite export headwinds appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The U.S. Dairy Export Council says continued record cheese exports and strong butterfat shipments boosted overall exports in October. Total U.S. dairy exports grew seven percent in volume year over year, while values jumped 17 percent to $837.1 million. Cheese exports rose 36 percent for October, another month of record high sales with demand from […] The post Record cheese exports push U.S. dairy exports higher in October appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story