March 2, 2026

Soybeans were mixed. Brazil’s harvest is about 40% complete and while some estimates have been trimmed due to weather issues, it still looks like a record large crop. The USDA’s next round of supply and demand numbers is out March 10th, while CONAB’s updated outlook for Brazil’s crop is set for the 13th. The USDA […] The post Wheat wilts on profit taking, dollar strength appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An expert on prairie reconstruction says expanding the use of native species in agricultural landscapes could help boost soil health while improving water quality. “You’re just adding that organic matter back in,” said Judd McCullum with Iowa-based Hoksey Native Seeds. “You can see year upon year the effect that has on the dirt.” McCullum says […] The post Native prairie seen as tool to improve soil, water outcomes in ag landscapes appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

May corn $4.45 and 3/4, down 2 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans $11.64, down 6 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal $312.90, down $7.60May soybean oil 62.74, up 89 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.77 and 1/4, down 14 and 1/4 centsApr. live cattle $233.10, up 87 centsApr. feeder cattle $353.32, up $2.12Apr. lean hogs $95.57, down 15 centsApr. […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 2, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Meatpacker JBS is moving forward with a major expansion project in the Southern U.S. The company recently broke ground on a $150 million expansion project at its beef production plant in Cactus, Texas. JBS officials say the project includes construction of a new state-of-the-art fabrication floor and an expanded ground beef room. JBS says the […] The post JBS investing $150M to expand Cactus, Texas beef facility appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An ag attorney with Ohio State University says a new statewide initiative is helping farmers plan for the next generation. Robert Moore says the Ohio Farm Transition Network provides educational materials and support to help producers make informed decisions. “Farm families often have a difficult time finding resources,” he says. “This program will help them find […] The post New initiative is helping support Ohio farm families through the succession planning process appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Artificial intelligence is poised to play a growing role in agriculture, a theme highlighted during a recent panel hosted by America’s Cultivation Corridor. Melissa Neuendorf, principal AI strategist for John Deere, says artificial intelligence is becoming essential in agriculture as the volume of farm data continues to grow. “We all kind of know how much […] The post Ag leaders say AI will be essential to the future of farming appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Corn demand for ethanol production dipped slightly in January. The USDA says 460.951 million bushels of corn were used for ethanol production to start 2026, falling 4% on the month and 1% on the year, partially due to weather disruptions. Production of distillers dried grains with solubles was 1,778,261 tons, a decline of 8% from […] The post Corn for ethanol use, soybean crush down from December to January appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Some farmers say the lack luster farm economy is creating unprecedented uncertainty for the 2026 crop year. Brain Willott is a farmer from Missouri. “This is kind of a scary year. You sit down over the winter, and you figure up what you think you’re going to spend. What you’re think you’re going to make, […] The post Farmers say weak farm economy heightens uncertainty for 2026 crop year appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A dairy group says more producers are looking for ways to diversify their income streams. Cassandra Strupp with the Professional Dairy Producers tells Brownfield with low milk prices and high input costs, farmers are looking at what they can do outside the parlor to bring income to the operation. “So it could be value-added. It […] The post Dairies look to diversification to manage risk appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

U.S. sorghum export inspections continue to pick up steam. Sorghum inspections during the week ending February 26th were up sharply the year and the overall pace has pulled ahead of last marketing year as previous purchases by China leave U.S. ports. China also took the lead for U.S. soybean inspections and Mexico topped the list […] The post Strong demand from China pulls sorghum export inspections ahead of last year appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story