January 13, 2026

An ag economist says the early outlook for dairy markets in 2026 is not very good. Corey Geiger with CoBank tells Brownfield the dairy markets turned downward in the last quarter of 2025.  He says the U.S. has been producing a lot of butterfat, which is up between five and six percent. “Even though consumers […] The post 2026 could be a tough year for dairy producers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says farmers across the country are reeling from this week’s USDA report. “It was not a good day to be a producer.” Speaking to Brownfield from the American Farm Bureau Federation convention in Anaheim, Phillip Nelson says a dramatic shock to the corn market is not what farmers […] The post Farm leader warns USDA report hits farmer confidence as commodity prices fall appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Beans were still reeling from the USDA reporting a record U.S. yield, higher ending stocks, and a bigger crop in Brazil on Monday. CONAB’s updated outlook for Brazil’s crop will be out Thursday. Ahead of Tuesday’s open, China purchased 168,000 tons of U.S. soybeans and Mexico bought […] The post Soybeans, corn sag on follow-through selling from Monday’s drop appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The new year means Wisconsin’s Alice in Dairyland Sarah Hagenow has reached the halfway point of her one-year term. She tells Brownfield it’s been a whirlwind so far. “There has been so much to take joy in, lots of events, visiting classrooms, being able to promote the message and goodness of Wisconsin agriculture in many […] The post Alice in Dairyland reaches halfway point, applications open appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A U.S. Congressman sees an opportunity to pass year-round, nationwide E15 in the next month. Iowa Republican Randy Feenstra tells Brownfield there’s a lot of focus in Washington on expanding markets for U.S. farmers. “We’ve been pushing the administration, so hopefully we’re in the next four weeks this gets done. We’ve got one shot at […] The post Year-round E15 gains momentum as Congress eyes appropriations vehicle appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Mar. corn $4.19 and 3/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans $10.38 and 3/4, down 10 and 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal $291.60, down $6.70Mar. soybean oil 51.20, up 93 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.10 and 1/2, down 3/4 centFeb. live cattle $237.25, up $2.00Mar. feeder cattle $362.12, up $5.95Feb. lean hogs $84.62, up 20 centsFeb. Class […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 13, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A farmer from eastern South Dakota says he’s laser-focused on profitability for the soybean industry as he transitions into a new role as the new executive director of the South Dakota Soybean Association and South Dakota Soybean Research and Promotion Council. Kevin Scott says it matters to the future of farming.  “It means a lot […] The post Kevin Scott to lead soybean organizations in South Dakota appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Michigan’s commercial fertilizer industry is preparing for the first revisions to storage regulations in about 25 years. Michigan Agri-Business Association president Chuck Lippstreu tells Brownfield stakeholders have been actively engaged with the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development over the past year. “These are the rules that commercial fertilizer handlers follow to make sure […] The post Michigan commercial fertilizer storage regulations set for major revamp appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story