Three of the Republicans running for governor met for a live debate on Iowa PBS tonight and, while touting their own views on a variety of issues, they also took aim at Randy Feenstra, the perceived front-runner in the race who was not there, and at Rob Sand, the Democrat who’s running for governor. Adam […] View Full Story
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle closed higher, supported by tight available supplies and continued solid demand. June live cattle closed $4.55 higher at $253.50 and August live cattle closed $3.72 higher at $249.10. May feeder cattle closed $4.27 higher at $371.72 and August feeder cattle closed $4.80 higher at $373.07. There […] The post Cattle futures higher heading into midweek appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Soybeans were mixed, adjusting spreads. Planting is 23% complete, the fastest start to the season on record, and emergence is considerably ahead of the five-year average. There are still some uncertainties about the 2026 U.S. planted area total. Beans continue to wait for any fresh news about the expected trade meeting with China next month. […] The post Wheat extends gains on crop ratings, drought concerns appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Many farmers in Wisconsin have been forced to wait for drier weather and better field conditions. Evan Schrauth operates a dairy farm in Fond du Lac County. He tells Brownfield, “Quite a bit of rain, some high winds, and lost power. That seems to be the story everywhere.” Schrauth says there has been very little […] The post Wisconsin farmers await good weather, field conditions appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The director of the Gardner Agricultural Policy Program at the University of Illinois says pesticides have become a sticking point in farm bill negotiations. Jonathan Coppess says language aimed at prohibiting states from imposing labeling requirements or health warnings on pesticides that differ from EPA approval has stalled the bill in the Rules Committee. “Changes […] The post Pesticide provision stalls farm bill discussion appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
May corn $4.65 and 1/4, up 4 and 1/2 centsMay soybeans $11.73, down 4 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal $333.40, down 40 centsMay soybean oil 73.38, up 112 pointsMay Chicago wheat $6.49, up 27 and 1/2 centsJun. live cattle $253.55, up $4.55May feeder cattle $371.72, up $4.27Jun. lean hogs $101.97, down 20 centsMay Class III […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: April 28, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The executive director of the Iowa Turkey Federation suggests the U.S. should follow the lead of countries that vaccinate flocks for highly pathogenic avian influenza. Gretta Irwin tells Brownfield domestic growers want to be able to do more to protect birds against HPAI. “Recently I did have the opportunity to go to France and see […] The post Iowa turkey leader points to Europe as model for avian flu protection appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A pair of farmers say ongoing market volatility is leaving little room for error for this year’s growing season. South-central Nebraska farmer Randy Uhrmacher margins continue to be under pressure. “The bleeding may have slowed down a little bit with crop prices going up some, but they’re still not at profitable levels.” He says diesel […] The post Profit margins tight as farmers face another uncertain season appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Michigan’s state climatologist says temperatures on Friday and Saturday could cause some cold injury to crops. Jeff Andresen says a low-pressure system moving down from Canada is bringing noticeably cooler conditions. “This is not as cold and dry an air mass as what we saw a week and a half ago on the last freeze […] The post Great Lakes weather shift: frost risk returns along with break from wet conditions appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A Farm Bureau leader is optimistic Congress can pass a farm bill this week, but says farmers need to act now. Jason Mugnaini with Wisconsin Farm Bureau tells Brownfield that without a new farm bill, the permanent law from the 1940’s would return. “It will destroy our supply chain. It will cost consumers billions of […] The post Farmers urged to push for farm bill passage appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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