The Monona County Sheriff is investigating three suspicious fires in Onawa this week. The latest fire destroyed the historic grandstand area at the Monona County Fairgrounds Wednesday evening. There were fires a couple of hours apart Monday in two unoccupied buildings that were a few blocks apart. Investigators are asking for anyone who may have […] View Full Story
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower waiting for direct business to develop and Friday’s Cattle Inventory report from the USDA. February live cattle closed $1.32 lower at $235.50 and April live cattle closed $1.45 lower at $237.27. March feeder cattle closed $.72 lower at $365.12 and April feeder cattle closed […] The post Cattle futures lower ahead of Inventory report appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An economist with the National Corn Growers Association says the corn market needs more demand to move prices higher. Gretchen Kuck tells Brownfield producers are searching for price support. “Couple weeks ago we had our 17 billion bushel market surprise,” she said. “Things are pretty tough out there. Currently working on a $4.10 season average […] The post NCGA economist warns tight margins could persist for corn producers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says the agency has started the year leading some trade missions that could help expand market access for U.S. producers. Luke Lindberg tells Brownfield he recently returned from trade meetings in Malaysia. “Continued work on implementing the trade agreement that President Trump negotiated and signed […] The post USDA trade mission highlights new market opportunities in Malaysia appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Soybeans were mostly lower on spread trade and profit taking. Dry weather impacts in parts of Argentina are an ongoing concern, with rain expected to miss the drier areas, but the trade’s taking a wait and see attitude towards production. According to the Buenos Aires Grain Exchange, 47% of Argentina’s crop is rated good to […] The post Corn, wheat cling onto modest gains as soybeans finish mixed appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Mar. corn $4.30 and 3/4, up 3/4 centMar. soybeans $10.72 and 1/4, down 2 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal $296.00, down $1.80Mar. soybean oil 54.03, down 28 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.41 and 1/2, up 5 and 1/2 centsFeb. live cattle $235.50, down $1.32Mar. feeder cattle $365.12, down 72 centsFeb. lean hogs $87.70, down 25 centsFeb. […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 29, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The industry continues to look for signs of expansion in the cattle herd. While many will focus on the total number of cattle and calves in Friday’s Inventory report from the USDA, University of Kentucky livestock economist Kenny Burdine says he’s looking at the beef cow number. “I think there’s going to be more cows in inventory […] The post Slow culling could boost beef cow numbers, but rapid herd expansion remains unlikely appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Weather forecasts of the future may offer farmers more actionable information than what they currently receive. Illinois state climatologist Trent Ford says research is underway to incorporate artificial intelligence into weather modeling to offer more precise agronomic forecasts. “What we’re trying to do is integrate those forecasts with more agronomic information so we can get […] The post Weather forecasts of the future could bring more detailed agronomic information appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A bill that’s cleared an Iowa House subcommittee would have the board that governs the state universities study whether a springtime event at Iowa State University should be revived. The annual VEISHEA celebrations began in April of 1922 and featured parades and events in each of ISU’s colleges. Off-campus riots between 1988 and 2014 prompted […] View Full Story
Following years of legislative efforts, Nebraska Farm Bureau is renewing its push for meaningful property tax relief. President Mark McHargue says statewide collections jumped by nearly $286 million in 2025, an increase of more than 5 percent. “We’re just saying, in general, across the board, we don’t want to increase the tax levy more than […] The post Nebraska Farm Bureau urges lawmakers to curb property tax growth appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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