January 14, 2026

The USDA is forecasting lower dairy prices for this year despite strong exports. In its latest supply and demand report, the department says increased milk production per cow is expected to rise, along with fat basis exports, given the competitiveness of butter and cheese on the international market. Recent price weakness for butter and cheese […] The post Strong dairy exports can’t offset price pressure in USDA outlook appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans were mixed, mostly modestly higher. Contracts consolidated and adjusted spreads after the recent losses, with China buying another 334,000 tons of 2025/26 U.S. beans Wednesday morning, fulfilling more of the recent trade rumors. It has taken some goalpost moving, auctions from state reserves to clear space, and purchases of U.S. soybeans at relatively expensive […] The post Corn finishes firm after recent decline, soybeans end session mixed appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The CEO of the American Coalition for Ethanol says Congress must act on nationwide year-round E15. Brian Jennings tells Brownfield there is momentum in Washington as farmers deal with arguably the worst ag economy in a generation. “Exacerbated by Monday’s WASDE report from USDA indicating that the corn crop was in fact 17 billion bushels. […] The post American Coalition for Ethanol calls on Congress to ‘meet the moment’ on E15 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The head of Michigan Corn says legislation to support a sustainable aviation fuel industry and rural prosperity in Michigan is in the final approval stages. “It could really change production for generations if we take advantage of it.” Scott Piggott tells Brownfield bipartisan, bicameral legislation to create a Sustainable Aviation Fuel Incentive Program passed out […] The post Michigan SAF legislation could boost corn demand and rural economies if passed appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Mar. corn $4.22, up 2 and 1/4 centsMar. soybeans $10.42 and 1/2, up 3 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal $291.90, up 30 centsMar. soybean oil 50.98, down 22 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.12 and 1/2, up 2 centsFeb. live cattle $235.15, down $2.10Mar. feeder cattle $359.70, down $2.42Feb. lean hogs $85.70, up $1.07Feb. Class III milk […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 14, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A biofuels leader says Iowa is the largest ethanol producing state in the country, but there’s room for growth. Monte Shaw is the executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association… “We have been stagnant at 4.6 billion gallons of ethanol production for each of the last three years,” he said. “That’s not what we […] The post Iowa ethanol production stagnant as other states invest in expansion, Shaw says appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The USDA says broiler hatchery numbers early in 2026 are ahead of 2025, in-line with projections for increased production. 251.441 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, 945,000 less than last week, but 1% more than last year, with average hatchability dipping slightly to 79.4%. 195.704 million broiler-type chicks were placed into meat production, falling […] The post Broiler sets, placements remain on pace early in 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds says the state’s food assistance programs need to prioritize healthy foods long-term. “With USDA’s approval, SNAP and Summer EBT in Iowa will help families purchase fresh produce, grains, meat, and dairy,” she said. “But candy, sweets and soft drinks are no longer covered.” During her final Condition of the State address […] The post Governor Reynolds calls for nutrition-first focus in Iowa food assistance programs appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Questions remain about the long-term effects of the proposed Waters of the United States rule. Brianna Schroeder with Janzen Schroeder Ag Law says the new WOTUS could help provide clarity for farmers. “The overall impact of these proposed changes would be to really shrink the federal jurisdiction,” she says. “It would reduce restrictions and limitations […] The post Proposed WOTUS rule could ease federal regulatory burdens, but questions remain for states appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The director of public policy for the Missouri Corn Growers Association says the state budget will be front-and-center in the Missouri State Legislative session. Darrick Steen says state lawmakers are facing a tighter budget this session, with roughly $500 million less in available revenue. “There’s going to be, probably some hard cuts that are going […] The post MO Corn Growers: state budget, ag tax credits among key Issues in legislative session appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story