June 25, 2026

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled federal pesticide law takes precedence over added state labeling requirements.   Darren Coopeck with the Agricultural Retailers Association tells Brownfield the Thursday decision in the Monsanto v. Durnell case confirms that product labels are the law. “The determination that was made by the court is that FIFRA, the law that […] The post Supreme Court rules to uphold federal pesticide labels and FIFRA authority appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Old and new crop export sales were up on the week, with new crop at 33.1 million bushels, led by unknown destinations and China. Last week’s sales to China were above the initial reports and have traders optimistic about further improvements in demand from Beijing. Old […] The post Soybeans supported by recent demand from China appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The Trump administration is asking Congress to pass a spending bill that includes priorities for the ag sector.   The supplemental funding package includes more than $11 billion in financial assistance and authorizes year-round sales of E15 nationwide. But, House Ag Committee member Don Bacon of Nebraska tells Brownfield ,there could be a few political […] The post White House seeks $11 billion in ag ssistance, year-round E15 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Supporters in agriculture say a bill in Congress could help accelerate the U.S. bioeconomy. James Glueck, executive director of the Plant Based Products Council, says the Biobased Materials Investment and Production Act serves as a tool to help bridge the gap between early-stage innovation and full-scale deployment of biobased materials. “It aligns with a whole […] The post Bioeconomy bill seen as opportunity to expand ag demand appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Jul. corn $4.14 and 3/4, up 7 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.27 and 1/2, up 18 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal $308.20, up $4.60Jul. soybean oil 70.81, up 135 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.91, up 5 and 1/4 centsAug. live cattle $247.22, up 70 centsAug. feeder cattle $373.30, up 37 centsJul. lean hogs $92.70, down $1.15Jul. […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 25, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

U.S. red meat supplies tightened during May. The USDA says there were 872.454 million pounds of red meat in the freezer at the end of last month, 1% below a year ago, with a 1% dip in beef to 403.474 million pounds canceling out a slight rise for pork at 451.917 million pounds. Slower demand […] The post Red meat supplies shrink slightly as poultry grows appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

South Dakota’s five-year moratorium on cell-cultured protein goes into effect on July 1.  Governor Larry Rhoden says the move brought together ag groups, legislators, and stakeholders on both sides of the issue.  It allows for further study within the existing regulatory framework, gives pending litigation in other states time to unfold, respects constitutional limits, reduces […] The post South Dakota’s five-year moratorium on cell-cultured protein takes effect July 1 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Red meat production declined during May. The USDA says 4.103 billion pounds of mostly beef and pork were produced last month, falling 6% on the year. That was due to an 8% drop in beef and 4% decrease for pork, as lower slaughter levels canceled out heavier average live weights. Beef totaled 1.952 billion pounds, […] The post May red meat production falls on slower processing rates appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The president and CEO of the National Oilseed Processors Association (NOPA) says expansion of a central Illinois soybean processing facility is a win for the region’s farmers. Devin Mogler says Incobrasa’s newly renovated biodiesel production facility in Gilman is set to be a demand driver. “They essentially doubled their capacity.”  He says, “It’s one of […] The post Expansion of Illinois soybean processor set to spur demand appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A crop protection specialist says growers should consider adding adjuvants to tank mixes when using spray drones. Joe Vaillancourt, strategic marketing manager of adjuvants for WinField United, tells Brownfield, “As soon as you are tank mixing your material, that’s when forces are starting to work against you,” he said. “Whether it’s hard water, environmental conditions, […] The post WinField: Adjuvants key to improving drone spray performance appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story