July 16, 2026

Some blueberry growers are concerned approving the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council’s five-year referendum could lead to a doubling of their assessment. Michigan Blueberry Advisory Committee President Chad Reenders tells Brownfield the referendum this month gives growers one of the last opportunities to weigh in on a likely increase in assessments. “I just want growers to […] The post USDA blueberry referendum sparks debate over proposed assessment increase appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A market analyst is encouraged by recent steps by the U.S. and China to ease trade tensions. U.S. Commodities president Don Roose says both countries seem ready to roll back tariffs. “The U.S. is looking to take off the 10 percent tariffs against fentanyl with China, at the same time China is looking at a […] The post Trade progress with China offers hope for U.S. corn, soybean markets appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The American Dairy Association Indiana’s Ice Cream Social on Monument Circle is giving consumers a closer look at the state’s dairy industry. Jenni Browning, CEO of ADAI, says the 37th annual event attracts thousands of attendees to downtown Indianapolis each year. “Our goal is really to protect and promote the image of dairy and dairy farming,” […] The post ADAI is using ice cream to promote the dairy industry appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were sharply lower, pressured by recent cash and wholesale business. Contracts look oversold and market ready supplies remain tight, but that wasn’t enough to provide support during Thursday’s session. August live was down $3.05 at $227.07 and October was $2.72 lower at $223.27. August feeders were $3.35 […] The post Live, feeder cattle sink on weak cash and boxed beef pressure appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The U.S. House Budget Committee plans to mark up a bill that includes more ad hoc assistance for farmers. Congressman Brad Finstad of Minnesota tells Brownfield there’s approximately $10 billion in economic aid for row crops. “And that would be delivered as a bridge payment similar to what we have seen in the last year.” […] The post House budget bill includes billions in new farmer economic aid appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Old crop export sales were up on the week at 6.9 million bushels and new crop sales were the largest in months at 65 million bushels, with both led by China. The second spots were taken by Egypt for 2025/26 and unknown destinations for 2026/27. Unknown […] The post Wheat consolidates as corn, soybeans see profit taking appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A policy specialist with the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association says better solutions for deer and elk depredation are needed. Ryan Vos tells Brownfield. “I think the big one is just being able to increase the amount of tags we’re giving out, and being able to make it easier to get those tags. It’s a really […] The post Minnesota cattlemen call for more depredation tags to protect feed supplies appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Sep. corn $4.41 and 1/2, down 6 centsAug. soybeans $11.95, down 7 and 1/4 centsAug. soybean meal $322.90, up $4.00Aug. soybean oil 72.43, down 49 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.74 and 3/4, down 2 and 3/4 centsAug. live cattle $227.07, down $3.05Aug. feeder cattle $346.60, down $3.35Aug. lean hogs $100.27, down 5 centsAug. Class III milk […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 16, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story