January 23, 2026

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Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, adding a little bit to the week’s gains. Argentina’s crop is being impacted by hot, dry weather, which has pulled condition ratings lower. The Buenos Aires Grain Exchange says 53% of Argentina’s crop is in good to excellent shape, a decline of 8% on the week. Brazil’s […] The post Soybeans, corn, wheat rise on demand, weather issues appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Beef and pork demand continues to be solid. The USDA says red meat in cold storage at the start of 2026 was down 3% from the start of 2025 at 845.343 million pounds, with beef declining 4% 437.458 million pounds and pork 2% lower at 390.555 million pounds, despite higher production during December. Consumer demand […] The post USDA reports solid December beef, pork demand appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A state climatologist says Winter Storm Fern’s negative temperatures will be the coldest in more than 30 years for many areas and prolong a spring thaw. Michigan’s Jeff Andresen says ice coverage on the Great Lakes is about average, providing nearby regions with a buffer. “The lakes are still moderating, even though, along with that comes of […] The post Climatologist: subzero temperatures to stall spring thaw, coldest in 30 years appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Mar. corn $4.30 and 1/2, up 6 and 1/2 centsMar. soybeans $10.67 and 3/4, up 3 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal $299.90, up $3.70Mar. soybean oil 53.99, up 21 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.29 and 1/2, up 14 centsFeb. live cattle $234.90, up $2.52Mar. feeder cattle $360.17, up 90 centsFeb. lean hogs $88.35, down 12 centsFeb. […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 23, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An ag economist at Ohio State University says soybean prices could continue to be impacted this year by Brazil. Ian Sheldon says the lost market share is problematic. “Even with the reduction in tariffs at 13 percent from China, that’s making U.S. soybeans less competitive than Brazil,” he says. “They’re going to have higher prices of […] The post Ag economist: U.S. soybean prices likely to stay under pressure in 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The new president of the Indiana Corn Growers Association says growing domestic corn demand remains a top priority for the organization in 2026. Clinton County farmer Alan Dunn tells Brownfield, “How do we stimulate new demand beyond just livestock and ethanol,” he says. “We want to work with legislators to come up with new tax […] The post Farmer voices matter: ICGA focused on growing domestic demand for corn in 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Farmers in Wisconsin are running out of time to apply for the state’s crop insurance premium rebates. The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection says the rebate helps incentivize the use of cover crops by offsetting some of the cost.  The rebate application is web-based and available on the agency’s website until January 31, 2026, or […] The post Time running out to apply for Wisconsin crop insurance rebates appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Recently introduced legislation in the Indiana General Assembly could help provide a safety net for two state commodity organizations.  Central Indiana farmer David Hardin says Senate Bill 55 would create a state-level soybean and pork market development program. “In the event that the federal act and order checkoff motion act were to go away, we […] The post Indiana lawmakers advance fallback checkoff legislation for soybean and pork producers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s government relations director Jason Mugnaini says several state bills would benefit farmers if the Legislature can pass them before the session ends. He tells Brownfield, “Things like agricultural market development, stability back home on the farm from rules and regulations, even including things like health care. There are some real serious challenges […] The post Wisconsin Farm Bureau hopes Legislature finishes ag bills in time appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story