March 9, 2026

Soybeans were mixed. Contracts were up early, supported by crude oil, but consolidated as crude moved down from the day’s highs. Crude oil did see support throughout much of the session from supply concerns linked to the military action in the Middle East. The trade’s also watching harvest and development weather in South America. CONAB […] The post Soybeans, wheat close mixed as corn gives back some gains appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A researcher says the Gulf of Mexico is getting less nitrogen fertilizer runoff from farm fields. Ecology and Environmental Sciences Professor Robert Howarth from Cornell University says their research shows large amounts of nitrogen have been flowing downstream to the Gulf of Mexico for decades, causing algae blooms and dead zones.  He tells Brownfield the […] The post Report shows modern crops, not farming practices improving Mississippi River, Gulf appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

May corn $4.53 and 3/4, down 6 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans $11.96 and 1/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal $313.50, down $3.70May soybean oil 66.10, down 48 pointsMay Chicago wheat $6.03 and 1/4, down 13 and 1/2 centsApr. live cattle $230.15, down $4.42Apr. feeder cattle $346.55, down $5.07Apr. lean hogs $94.82, down 80 […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 9, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The co-founder of AgMarket.net says he expects U.S. farmers to plant more soybeans than a year ago. “Last year, almost every state was down on bean acres. That should tell you we’re going to plant a few more beans this year.” Matt Bennett, who also farms in central Illinois, says increasing fertilizer prices also point […] The post U.S. soybean acres expected to be up in 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Some farmers in the Western Corn Belt say drought conditions are intensifying ahead of the 2026 planting season.  “A lot of the cover crops that we seeded last fall didn’t even come up.”  Central Nebraska producer Clay Govier says the soil profile has been depleted and precipitation is desperately needed. “We didn’t catch any meaningful snow this […] The post Red Flag Warnings highlight dry conditions across western Nebraska, WCB appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The USDA continues to work closely with the Department of Justice to investigate fertilizer prices, seed markets, equipment and machinery. NFU President Rob Larew tells Brownfield “we’ve got the words and appreciate the words. Now we need to see some action.” The goal of the USDA is to protect farmers and ranchers from high, volatile […] The post USDA investigation into ag inputs continues appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A workforce development agency is using March as Reading Month as a springboard to increase awareness of agricultural careers with students. Carol Distel with the Agribusiness Talent Council of West Michigan tells Brownfield, “When you’re four and five generations out from it, kids don’t know where their food is coming from or just what they […] The post Agribusiness Talent Council promotes ag careers to students with March reading program appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Cybersecurity threats against the food and agriculture sector are rising, and vulnerabilities throughout the supply chain could threaten U.S. food security Brandon Smith is a cybersecurity intelligence analyst with the Michigan Cyber Command Center. “Security is not convenient, unfortunately, and literally everything is under attack in the cyberspace.” He tells Brownfield having separate wifi networks […] The post Ransomware attacks up 24% in food and ag industry, cyber experts advise network segmentation appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story