June 10, 2026

Commentary. I am convinced that every generation involved in agriculture reaches a point where they look around and say, “I never imagined things would change this much in my lifetime.” Last week, I was that person. As I walked through the exhibits and visited with producers, industry leaders, and exhibitors at the 2026 World Pork […] The post World Pork Expo through the years appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The organization representing more than 5,000 U.S. ag retail locations says the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger should not happen. Ag Retailers Association Senior Vice President Richard Gupton says, “We’re not really sure how that enhances competion.” He tells Brownfield the proposed merger would put nearly 50% of rail traffic in the hands of one company. […] The post Ag Retailers Association hopes rail merger is not approved appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans finished the day higher, ending eight consecutive days of losses.  Soybean oil also finished the day higher, and nearby soybean meal was up.  There have been some decent flash sales reported by the USDA recently.  The market will keep an eye on Thursday’s update from the department.  The trade continues to look for signs […] The post Soybeans rebound higher, snapping an eight-day losing streak appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A senior merchandiser with central Illinois-based Clarkson Grain says specialty grain markets are offering producers added income at a critical time. In a recent FarmDoc webinar, Kelsey Graber says many farmers enter the market by transitioning to food grade or non-GMO crops. “And the good thing about those is the seed is typically cheaper,” she […] The post Specialty grain markets offer farmers lower costs, higher prices appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Jul. corn $4.19, down 1/2 centJul. soybeans $11.23, up 9 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal $301.90, up 80 centsJul. soybean oil 74.91, up 42 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.87 and 1/2, up 2 and 1/4 centsAug. live cattle $241.50, up $1.80Aug. feeder cattle $354.37, up 22 centsJul. lean hogs $96.85, up 70 centsJul. Class III milk […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 10, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An official with the nation’s largest ag cooperative is pleased with the movement of crop inputs so far this season. CHS senior vice president Mike Johnston says logistically it’s been a smooth start. “We’ve had good moves of fertilizer up the river, or via unit train, however we’re receiving it across our territory. And so […] The post CHS reports strong input supply chain performance for growers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A U.S. Senator from Kansas says lawmakers need to bolster the Conservation Reserve Program. During a Senate Ag Committee hearing on Wednesday, Jerry Moran said producers need improved access to grazing in response to drought and other weather-related disaster events. “I always have known the importance of haying and grazing CRP ground in a drought […] The post Sen. Moran calls for stronger CRP flexibility to address drought, wildfire risks appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An ag meteorologist says more rounds of severe weather across parts of the Midwest could create additional challenges for producers this week. Matt Makens says all forms are possible over the next 48 hours. “From a row crop perspective, there’s nothing we can do. We can’t cover anything. From Wichita, Kansas, up to Des Moines […] The post Midwest producers brace for another round of severe storms appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says recent precipitation has brought much-needed optimism for ranchers recovering from this spring’s wildfires. He tells Brownfield it’s been an extremely difficult couple of months, but, “When you get into the Cottonwood fire, they’ve had some moisture. It’s helping. There are certain areas in the Sandhills that have had some moisture […] The post Nebraska governor says rainfall aiding wildfire recovery efforts appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story