June 30, 2026

Several agriculture groups are in support of a new ag labor bill introduced by House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson this week. In a press conference, National Milk Producers Federation CEO Gregg Doud said the dairy industry has never had access to the H-2A program, and this bill potentially opens the door. “Without help, […] The post Ag groups rally behind Thompson’s farm labor bill appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

In its June acreage report, the USDA said the U.S. rice planted area fell to a multi-decade low this spring, while cotton acres were higher than expected. Hunter Biram, an ag economist with University of Arkansas Extension, says he’s not surprised, and it’s concerning U.S. rice acres are the lowest since the 1970s. “I’ve had […] The post U.S. rice acreage falls to lowest since the 1970s as cotton acres increase appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An ag economist says USDA’s latest quarterly stocks figures are positive for grain prices. Dr. Megan Roberts with Compeer Financial tells Brownfield corn supplies being 14 percent higher than a year ago should be bearish. “But that wasn’t necessarily what we saw (Tuesday) and it’s because of the market expectations, particularly for corn being that […] The post Lower-than-expected corn stocks lift market sentiment appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The director of market development for Ohio Corn and Wheat says the renewal of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement remains critical for U.S. wheat demand. Wendy Osborn says more than 7 percent of the U.S. wheat crop is exported to Mexico. “Wheat is the largest crop grown worldwide and also the largest crop consumed worldwide,” she says. “When we […] The post Ohio Corn and Wheat says USMCA is essential for U.S. wheat demand appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying at the end of the month. The USDA’s planted area number was up from March and 5% above 2025, coming out very close to the average trade guess ahead of the report. For the most part, development weather looks favorable, but some areas need some rain, […] The post End of June short covering props up corn, soybeans, wheat appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle closed lower waiting on direct business to develop. August live cattle closed $1.15 lower at $242.42 and October live cattle closed $.72 lower at $236.65.  August feeder cattle closed $2.87 lower at $364.60 and September feeder cattle closed $3.22 lower at $359.65.  Direct cash cattle trade […] The post Cattle futures lower waiting on direct trade appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Jul. corn $4.12 and 3/4, up 10 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.16 and 3/4, up 8 centsJul. soybean meal $304.70, unchangedJul. soybean oil 66.74, down 233 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.80 and 3/4, up 11 and 1/4 centsAug. live cattle $242.42, down $1.15Aug. feeder cattle $364.60, down $2.87Jul. lean hogs $94.32, up 50 centsJul. Class III […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 30, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Midwestern corn farmers should be on high alert for tar spot.  A technical services representative with BASF says the number of tar spot confirmations across the U.S. continues to climb. Mike Probst, who covers central and southern Illinois, tells Brownfield, “We’ve seen it expand now to six different states, including one county that has now […] The post Corn farmers encouraged to plan for tar spot appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The Ranking Member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee suggests the Trump administration is undermining farm families. During a webinar hosted by Angie Craig Tuesday, the Minnesota Democrat said the war in Iran has driven up fertilizer and fuel prices. “Our largest agricultural competitors like Brazil and Argentina are seizing the markets that U.S. farmers […] The post Democrats warn Trump trade, economic policies are costing farmers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An Indianapolis-based chef says Indiana’s new work-based learning requirement is helping high school students learn about the versatility of protein. Susanne Grier, the culinary instructor at Center Grove High School in Greenwood, Indiana, says the curriculum is helping build healthy eating habits. “It’s all about understanding different cuts of meat, how to use it, and […] The post Indiana culinary program teaching students about the value of protein through hands-on learning appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story