One of the five GOP candidates for governor aired his grievances against a rival last night during a Polk County Republican Party fundraiser. Eddie Andrews, the first candidate called on stage at the event, celebrated surviving the challenge to his nominating petitions for the June 2 Primary. “I’m still standing better than I ever did,” […] View Full Story
Soybeans were higher, building off of Wednesday’s gains. Soybean oil and soybean meal were also higher. The administration confirmed President Trump will visit China in May. The market is also looking ahead to an expected announcement on blending requirements. Export sales for soybeans were very good and came in above expectations. Net sales were at […] The post Soybeans and wheat were higher, corn was mostly higher appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up watching direct business develop. April live cattle closed $.67 at $235.10 and June live cattle closed $.95 higher at $234.80. April feeder cattle closed $1.72 higher at $355.07 and May feeder cattle closed $1.72 higher at $351.07. There was a light round of direct […] The post Cattle futures higher heading into the end of the week appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Agronomist Erin Marlow says a few planters are rolling in northwest Missouri, earlier than usual. “I know there are some soybeans in the ground and a little birdie told me there might be some corn going in.” Marlow, who works with Milne Seed, says the warm temperatures have farmers antsy to get into the field, […] The post NW MO farmers begin early planting in warm, dry conditions appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The Field to Market President says farmers can align cost-cutting measures this season with conservation projects in their value chain. Carrie Volmer Sanders tells Brownfield, “Growers are compensated in a number of different ways for different things that they might be doing.” “Maybe a farmer is working on water quality to have a better impact […] The post As companies push 2030 goals, Field to Market encourages farmers to seize new revenue streams appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Some Midwestern lawmakers have introduced legislation that would force fertilizer marketers to show what is driving prices higher. Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin tells Brownfield the Fertilizer Transparency Act would require the fertilizer supply chain to report weekly on supplies and prices. “It would add to their knowledge about what’s happening with quantities in terms of […] The post Senator Baldwin hopes Fertilizer Transparency Act moves quickly appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
May corn $4.67, down 1/4 centsMay soybeans $11.73 and 3/4, up 2 centsMay soybean meal $322.10, up $2.30May soybean oil 68.02, up 92 pointsMay Chicago wheat $6.05, up 7 and 1/4 centsApr. live cattle $235.10, up 67 centsApr. feeder cattle $355.07, up $1.72Apr. lean hogs $90.82, down 07 centsApr. Class III milk closed at $17.61, […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 26, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Fuel costs are a concern for farmers with spring fieldwork right around the corner. George Goblish grows corn and soybeans near Vesta in southwest Minnesota. “I don’t think a lot of farmers have pre-paid for their diesel fuel for this coming year. I know I’ve got some in the tank, which is great. But not […] The post Diesel prices weigh on growers ahead of busy planting season appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The USDA says the total number of hogs and pigs is up slightly on the year, but is down 1 percent from the previous report. Breeding inventory is down 1 percent from last year and down slightly from the previous quarter. However, the December to February pig crop is up 1 percent from the previous […] The post USDA reports U.S. hog inventory slightly higher year over year appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A nutrient management specialist with University of Missouri Extension says farmers can delay phosphate and potassium applications if soil test levels are at or near recommended levels. John Lory says it’s a way to reduce input costs without hurting yields in the short-term. Depending on the soil test levels, he says Missouri farmers might be […] The post Farmers can delay phosphate and potassium fertilizer to cut costs, says MU Extension appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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