March 23, 2026

May corn $4.59 and 1/2, down 6 centsMay soybeans $11.63 and 1/2, up 2 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal $326.60, down $1.40May soybean oil 65.58, up 7 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.87 and 3/4, down 7 and 1/2 centsApr. live cattle $235.30, up $1.25Apr. feeder cattle $352.47, up $1.30Apr. lean hogs $90.80, down 47 centsApr. Class […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 23, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Rice agronomist Jarrod Hardke with University of Arkansas Extension says the extremely dry soils are a serious concern as planting begins. “The majority of the Delta region of Arkansas would need more than 20 inches of rainfall to break the drought. That’s how far behind we are.” The latest U.S. Drought Monitor says 33 percent […] The post Rainfall deficit in the Delta adds more uncertainty at planting appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A former diplomat says ongoing conflicts in the Middle East could impact trade negotiations between the U.S. and China. Kurt Campbell is the former Deputy Secretary of State for the Biden Administration.  “They are prepared to invite President Trump to Beijing under any circumstances,” he says. He says the current energy crisis could help bring […] The post Middle East conflict could shape U.S. and China trade negotiations appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

U.S. egg production shot higher in February and it looks like supplies are going to get larger. The USDA says 8.367 billion eggs were produced last month, rising 5% on the year, with a 5% increase in the number of laying hens canceling out a slight decrease in average production per layer. Placements during the […] The post USDA’s February egg numbers point to rising supplies appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An ag economist at Ohio State University says ongoing price volatility could shift U.S. corn and soybean planting decisions in 2026. Barry Ward says rising input costs are the biggest concern for many farmers ahead of the upcoming growing season. “These prices have jumped across the board on fertilizer with the big jumps being at […] The post Rising input costs could impact 2026 U.S. planting decisions appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Planting season will start soon, and Missouri Soybean Association board member Daniel Carpenter from west-central Missouri says budgets are tighter for farmers heading into the season. The post Preparing for Spring appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A delayed ultimatum from President Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is keeping volatility in corn, soybean and wheat futures prices as the week begins. Garrett Toay with AgTrader Talk tells Brownfield the energy markets are on edge, given the Strait of Hormuz is a key global oil trade route. “The administration […] The post Strait of Hormuz tensions fuel market volatility appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators from the Midwest have recently introduced legislation addressing the rising cost of fertilizer and market consolidation. The Fertilizer Transparency Act, sponsored by U.S. Senators John Thune from South Dakota and Amy Klobuchar from Minnesota, creates a mandatory price reporting system for fertilizer markets, with a goal to improve price […] The post Midwest senators introduce fertilizer bills to boost transparency, expand U.S. production appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The president of the National Farmers Union says U.S. farmers need a stronger, more modern farm safety net. Rob Larew tells Brownfield there have been so many changes happening in U.S. agriculture, and while the tweaks in the One Big Beautiful Bill help, more can be done beyond just tweaking existing programs. “We have to […] The post Inside D.C. – farmers need stronger support system appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story