June 26, 2026

President Trump has signed an executive order prioritizing regenerative agriculture to boost opportunities for farmers. Speaking at White House event with farmers and ag leaders on Thursday, he said he’s directing his administration to accelerate programs that help improve soil health, resilience, and food security. “That gives farmers and ranchers the necessary resources to ensure American crops are […] The post White House moves forward regenerative agricultural initiatives appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A north Iowa grain farmer suggests there are few if any pathways to profitability this year. Caleb Renner grows corn and soybeans near Klemme and was recently asked by Brownfield what he might do to try to improve margins. “Yeah I’m going to be pretty brutally honest, there’s not a lot on the table.” Low […] The post North Iowa farmer: ‘there’s not a lot on the table’ to improve margins appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The president and CEO of the National Oilseed Processors Association says there’s been a major shift in the final destination for most U.S. grown soybeans. Devin Mogler tells Brownfield, “Three or four years ago, we were exporting over 60% of our whole soybeans, most of which were going to China. We’re on pace this year, […] The post Domestic biofuels production fueling soybean demand appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans were mixed, ending the week with gains. Near-term crop weather features rain in some areas ahead of a heat dome across much of the region. That’s expected to be more of an issue for corn than soybeans, given the relative stages of development. The USDA’s weekly crop progress and condition numbers are out Monday […] The post Soybeans, corn mixed ahead of upcoming USDA numbers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply lower on the midday drop in boxed beef, with traders waiting for widespread direct business. August live was down $1.40 at $245.82 and October was $1.42 lower at $239.20. August feeders were $3.45 lower at $369.85 and September was down $3.70 at $367.67. […] The post Cattue futures sharply lower, hog futures mixed appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures were sharply lower on the midday drop in boxed beef, with traders waiting for widespread direct business. August live was down $1.40 at $245.82 and October was $1.42 lower at $239.20. August feeders were $3.45 lower at $369.85 and September was down $3.70 at $367.67. […] The post Cattle futures sharply lower, hog futures mixed appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Jul. corn $4.12 and 3/4, down 2 centsJul. soybeans $11.26 and 1/4, down 1 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal $307.00, down $1.20Jul. soybean oil 71.30, up 49 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.78 and 1/4, down 12 and 3/4 centsAug. live cattle $245.82, down $1.40Aug. feeder cattle $369.85, down $3.45Jul. lean hogs $92.92, up 22 centsJul. Class […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 26, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

U.S. poultry production was up in May. The USDA says 4.466 billion pounds of mostly chicken and turkey were certified wholesome, rising 1% on the year, including 4.069 billion pounds of chicken, also 1% higher, and 387.214 million pounds of turkey, 2% lower. Chicken and turkey processing both saw year-to-year declines, the chicken slaughter was […] The post Heavier weights offset slower poultry processing in May appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story