March 11, 2026

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply lower, pressured by the drop in cash business, the decline in the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and the threat of the strike at JBS in Greely. April live cattle closed $2.22 lower at $230.15 and June live cattle closed $2.12 lower at $228.07.  April […] The post Cattle futures under pressure again appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

May corn $4.60 and 1/4, up 8 centsMay soybeans $12.14, up 12 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal $315.40, up 90 centsMay soybean oil 67.16, up 154 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.94 and 3/4, up 3 and 3/4 centsApr. live cattle $230.15, down $2.22Apr. feeder cattle $343.30, down $6.37Apr. lean hogs $95.20, down 87 centsApr. Class III […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 11, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Corn farmers from across the United States are asking the USDA and the U.S. Attorney General for an update on an investigation into fertilizer pricing and market concentration. In a letter, 14 farmers, including Brian Lehman from Missouri, say there’s a growing concern across corn producing states about the rising costs of fertilizer heading into […] The post Corn farmers urge administration to update on fertilizer investigations appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A Wisconsin dairy farm family says a major facility upgrade has improved operations, cow health and comfort, and helped secure long-term farm viability. Sixth-generation dairy farmer Luke Luchterhand tells Brownfield his family did a lot of research before deciding how to replace their 1995 double-ten milking parlor. “We started seeing these bigger and bigger wheels, […] The post Dairy farm investment improves efficiency, prepares for next generation appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An ag meteorologist says there’s a greater risk of a late-season frost and freeze in the northern Midwest this spring. Drew Lerner with World Weather Incorporated tells Brownfield while warmer temps in late March might tempt farmers to plant, they should be cautious. “We’re a little bit concerned about this because it’s a repeating pattern […] The post Lerner: higher risk of late season frost and freezes appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Spring fieldwork has already started in Missouri. Chris DeMoss with MFA Incorporated says there was a good amount of anhydrous applied in January and February, which is uncommon, and in early March, farmers took advantage of warmer temps to apply. “We saw quite a bit of movement. There were some lines at production and terminal […] The post Missouri fieldwork on pause due to rain, cool temps ahead appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Broiler numbers were mixed on the week, while holding onto the faster than a year ago pace. The USDA says 253.235 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, down 695,000 from the previous week, but up 1% on the year, with average hatchability of 78.5%. 194.897 million broiler-type chicks entered meat production, an increase of […] The post Broiler sets dip on week, but stay ahead of last year appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Ohio State University researchers say planting soybeans first in the spring has proved the most profitable for farmers. Soybean and small grain agronomist Laura Lindsey tells Brownfield their annual ‘Battle for the Belt’ project has had clear results the past three years on which crop to plant first. “Soybeans are more resilient to stress at […] The post OSU launches ‘Battle for the Belt 2.0’ to study corn and soybean replanting decisions appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A north-central Kansas farmer says his winter wheat crop is off to a strong start in 2026. Shale Porter says it’s emerged from winter dormancy and in great shape. “I’m a long ways from being concerned with a late freeze because we’re not quite to that point yet. The more they green up and the […] The post Kansas producer says winter wheat looks strong after dormancy appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

There are still opportunities to get year-round E-15 across the finish line.  Brian Glenn, director of government affairs with the American Farm Bureau Federation, says Congress is currently eyeing a military funding bill as a potential vehicle for the legislation. “Thinking about E-15 and the current conflict in Iran, it would be a win for consumers […] The post Midterm elections, Iran conflict could create opportunities and challenges for year-round E-15 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story