February 5, 2026

Mar. corn $4.35, up 5 and 1/2 centsMar. soybeans $11.12 and 1/4, up 20 centsMar. soybean meal $303.20, up $7.00Mar. soybean oil 55.65, down 1 pointMar. Chicago wheat $5.35 and 1/4, up 8 and 1/2 centsApr. live cattle $235.60, down $6.20Mar. feeder cattle $367.07, down $6.00Apr. lean hogs $98.37, down 7 centsMar. Class III milk […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 5, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Recent cold weather is not expected to have much impact on overwintering crop pests in the Upper Midwest. University of Minnesota Extension pest management specialist Anthony Hanson says temps plummeted below minus 20 degrees toward the end of January. “And that’s kind of about the time of year when people might be hoping that we’re […] The post Deep freeze unlikely to curb overwintering crop pests in Upper Midwest appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A weed management specialist says some species that haven’t been an issue are starting to cause problems for growers. Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Jason Gibson tells Brownfield morning glory is one. “Johnson grass (is another), hemp dogbane, some things that maybe previously we haven’t seen for awhile that we’re starting to see a bit […] The post Morning glory, Johnson grass resurfacing as weed concerns for farmers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. There was another round of support from talk that China might buy more U.S. soybeans this marketing year. However, there aren’t many details available, Brazil has a big price advantage over the U.S., and there are storage logistics issues for China, especially since Beijing has been aggressively […] The post Soybeans see follow through buying linked to China demand talk appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The Vice President of Farm Services with NAU Country Insurance says recent changes to crop insurance coverage will make this a pivotal year for risk management. Rich Morrison tells Brownfield one of the more popular options for farmers has been the Enhanced Coverage Option, which builds on top of a farmer’s revenue protection policy. “That […] The post Inside D.C. – insurance changes make 2026 a pivotal year for risk management appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says farmers across the Corn Belt are still trying to figure out how they will market old crop grain. Ben Brown says there’s still lots of unpriced corn sitting in bins in the southern Corn Belt, and he’s not optimistic about futures prices. “Last year, we got […] The post Unpriced corn still in bins across Southern Corn Belt appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture says a new animal science facility at Ohio State University could help strengthen the state’s livestock sector. Brian Baldridge says the Multispecies Animal Learning Complex serves as a hub for research, innovation, and industry growth. “We’re thinking about the recruitment and retention of the next generation of […] The post New facility at Ohio State expected to help boost interest in the state’s livestock industry appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A dairy market analyst says futures are primed for a downward correction. Sarina Sharp with the Daily Dairy Report tells Brownfield strong demand for cheese and butter to start the year has helped lift dairy prices, but it’s likely going to be short-lived. “There’s a real opportunity today after this big run-up to start locking in prices,” she […] The post Analyst urges dairy farmer to lock In margins now appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story