March 25, 2026

Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying.  The market moved higher as there have been some talks about peace negotiations in the Middle East – and leaned heavily into the expected announcement from EPA related to blending mandates.  That is expected to come on Friday.  There’s was also some support following the announcement that […] The post Higher moves in soybeans, corn, and wheat appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A consultant says this is a good time for young people to consider starting a beef cattle operation.  Dan Schaefer of Schaefer Beef Consulting tells Brownfield the combination of aging producers, strong consumer demand, and unique opportunities are allowing new producers to enter the beef business. “I do think that there are land resources that […] The post Time is right for new, young cattle producers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

May corn $4.67 and 1/4, up 4 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans $11.71 and 3/4, up 16 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal $319.80, down $2.60May soybean oil 67.10, up 137 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.97 and 3/4, up 7 and 3/4 centsApr. live cattle $234.42, down 95 centsApr. feeder cattle $353.35, down $1.10Apr. lean hogs $90.90, down […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 25, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The state Farm Service Agency director for Minnesota says the distribution of Farmer Bridge Assistance payments is going smoothly. “We’ve got a good success rate on that.” Kurt Blomgren tells Brownfield more than 70 percent of eligible producers have applied. “A lot of that began early with the login.gov tool that could be used, you […] The post Minnesota FSA reports strong uptake of Farmer Bridge Assistance Program appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) says estate tax relief is one of the organization’s top priorities during the General Assembly’s spring session. Phillip Nelson says the Family Farm Preservation Act would increase exemptions to a true $6 million from the current $4 million. “My concern is they’re going to wait till the […] The post Illinois Farm Bureau continues push for estate tax relief appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The U.S. EPA has issued a temporary emergency fuel waiver to allow sales of E15 throughout the summer months. Troy Bredenkamp, the senior vice president of government and public affairs with the Renewable Fuels Association, says while the organization is appreciative of the move, it doesn’t replace the need for a permanent fix. “This is […] The post U.S. EPA issues emergency fuel waiver for E15, but ag industry continues the call for permanent legislation appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation says he’s concerned about the long-term economic outlook for farmers and ranchers. AFBF’s Zippy Duvall says, “Right now, there’s a heavy cloud hanging over rural America. We’re in a generational storm that is brewing.” Speaking during a National Ag Day event in Washington on Tuesday, Duvall said […] The post Zippy Duvall warns of “generational storm” for U.S. agriculture appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A humanitarian and food safety expert from the Netherlands has been named the 2026 World Food Prize Laureate. World Food Prize Foundation President Mashal Husain says Huub Lelieveld will receive the $500,000 award for leading a volunteer movement of 113 countries that helped drive safer, more affordable, easier-to-access food. “His work is not driven by […] The post Netherlands scientist, humanitarian named 2026 World Food Prize Laureate appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The latest Rural Mainstreet Index reveals a continued slump in the ag economy. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says the March index dropped to its lowest level since October 2025. He says it’s the 13th time since January of last year that the rural economy reading fell below the growth neutral threshold. “What’s happening is […] The post Ag economy slump deepens, Rural Mainstreet Index shows appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A northeast Indiana farmer says he’s concerned that on-going drought may impact the start of this year’s growing season.    Don Wyss says it’s a toss-up when the region will see the most beneficial moisture for crop development. “Whether or not we want it to rain a lot to catch up on our moisture needs […] The post Northeast Indiana farmer weighs planting vs. moisture concerns amid drought appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story