Dolly the mastodon is back in southern Iowa’s Wayne County where the partially exposed bones were found in a creek bed in 2022. State archaeologist John Doershuk says he and his team have been working for two years to strengthen the skeleton so it can be in a museum. “This is the most complete mastodon […] View Full Story
The nonpartisan policy institute Center for American Progress says rural communities have been disproportionately affected by the current policy environment. President and CEO Nerra Tanden says, “We’ve got farmers that can’t stay above water, and we have consumers that can’t afford food, so that system is not working,” she says. Senate Ag Committee member Peter Welch […] The post Rural advocates highlight need for more focused policy appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Beans were waiting to see what comes out of the high-level face-to-face meeting with China. Aside from the announced extension of the trade truce through January 2027, including a cap on tariffs, there were no significant developments for ag reported during Thursday’s session. China did buy 120,000 […] The post Soybeans decline with no real fresh news from China meeting appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, feeders were lower waiting on widespread direct business. October live cattle closed $1.85 lower at $219.07 and December live cattle closed $1.25 lower at $221.10. October feeder cattle closed $1.57 lower at $331.75 and November feeder cattle closed $1.42 lower at $328.07. Direct cash cattle trade […] The post Live cattle futures mixed ahead of direct business appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The mental health specialist with Farm SOS, formerly the Farm Family Resource Initiative, says the organization’s recently announced rebranding should make it easier for farmers to access specialized resources. Rachel Brown says any Illinois ag professional can access free mental health services by calling the agency’s helpline. “That name change was made to better align […] The post Farm Family Resource Initiative officially becomes Farm SOS appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A Wisconsin grower will deliver the National Christmas Tree to the White House this year. Third-generation farmer David Chapman of Silent Night Evergreens tells Brownfield it’s a tradition his family has been honored with five times during their 50-plus years of growing trees. “We try to make every tree a very high-quality contest tree,” he […] The post 30-foot Wisconsin Christmas tree from Silent Night Evergreens tagged for White House appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Dec. corn $5.27 and 1/2, down 1 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $13.17 and 1/2, down 1/2 centOct. soybean meal $376.10, up $5.80Oct. soybean oil 66.93, down 32 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $7.07, down 1 and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle $219.07, down $1.85Oct. feeder cattle $331.75, down $1.57Oct. lean hogs $79.20, down 67 centsOct. Class III milk […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 24, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
American Soybean Association President Scott Metzger says soybean farmers are looking for any positive news coming out of the U.S. and China trade meeting. “Whether that’s a commitment to more bushels in the future, doing away with the tariffs or extending the Section 301 stuff with ship building.” He tells Brownfield the two-month extension of […] The post Agriculture awaits details from U.S.-China trade talks appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
American Soybean Association President Scott Metzger says soybean farmers are looking for any positive news coming out of the U.S. and China trade meeting. “Whether that’s a commitment to more bushels in the future, doing away with the tariffs or extending the Section 301 stuff with ship building.” He tells Brownfield the two-month extension of […] The post Agriculture awaits details from U.S.-China trade talks appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An extension agronomist warns of long-term consequences if farmers don’t wait until conditions are fit to harvest. Angie Rieck-Hinz with Iowa State University says activity is stalled in many areas because of wet weather. “Even the people that I’ve seen that have been in the field, there are already some tracks and ruts out there […] The post Wet conditions raise soil compaction concerns across Corn Belt appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
