June 4, 2026

Soybeans were sharply lower as the selloff continues.  Export demand has been sluggish and there are still no new reported sales of soybeans to China.  Weather conditions have been mostly favorable for crop development.  The market has also been pressured by sharply lower energy markets and the sharp drop in soybean meal.  Traders are also […] The post Losses continue in soybeans and corn appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Cash dairy prices were lower except for block cheese on Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was down $0.0050 at $0.67.  One sale was recorded at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0125 at $1.48.  Nine sales were recorded, ranging from $1.46 to $1.48.  Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.44.  One sale was recorded at that price.  Butter was down $0.03 at $1.68.  Twenty-two sales were recorded, ranging from $1.68 to $1.7050.  Nonfat dry milk was down 0.0350 at $2.11.  Eight sales were recorded, ranging from $2.10 to $2.14.  The post Cash dairy prices closed lower on Thursday appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

National Pork Board senior director of human nutrition Kristen Hicks-Roof says pork continues to gain national recognition as a nutritious, high-quality protein. She tells Brownfield with continued investment in science and engagement with health professionals, pork is well-positioned to remain a trusted choice on consumers’ plates. The post Research informs pork decisions, nutrition drives purchases appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The National Pork Producers Council is calling for a quick renewal of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement.  NPPC vice president of government affairs Maria Zieba says U.S. pork exports to Mexico are valued at $2.8 billion. “And over $750 million to Canada. It’s a very important agreement for our industry.” She says NPPC would like […] The post NPPC pushes for swift USMCA renewal ahead of July review appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The CEO of the National Cattleman’s Beef Association says consumer demand continues to be strong for beef despite record prices in the retail case. Colin Woodall tells Brownfield, “Demand is strong because of the quality of the product that we are putting out there.”  He says, “We are producing the best quality beef we ever […] The post Quality credited with continued strong beef demand appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

There continues to be debate within the industry about the balance between free markets and government oversight. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says the role of the nation’s largest meat packers in price transparency is still a concern from some producers in his state. “Since they’re making more money, we aren’t hearing that, but there’s still […] The post Cattle industry seeking fair and stable markets appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story