Governor Reynolds has issued a proclamation that follows President Trump’s executive order to suspend penalties for the use of tax-exempt diesel on public roads. The fuel, which includes a red dye, is generally restricted to off-road use. U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins said Reynolds is one of 13 governors to make the move. “Just the […] View Full Story
The two candidates for governor debated for the first time last (Tuesday) night and while they were asked about property taxes, economic issues, and Iowa’s high cancer rates, they spent much of the time sparring over campaign ads. Republican Zach Lahn said it is “dispicable” for Democrat Rob Sand to run ads that focus on […] View Full Story
The state of Wisconsin has confirmed a new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a backyard flock. The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection says the Racine County flock is the second detection of the virus this fall, following a commercial case in Barron County last month. Officials are strongly encouraging producers […] The post Wisconsin reports new HPAI case in backyard flock appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says President Trump’s latest action on dyed diesel is aimed at helping farmers navigate short-term economic challenges. Speaking to farmers and ag leaders in Prairie City, Iowa on Tuesday, Rollins said the executive order will provide needed relief as harvest activity ramps up. “Our numbers show about a $640 million savings […] The post Rollins says dyed diesel order will provide harvest relief appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
From the latest harvest projections to the WASDE price outlooks for new crop markets, Roberts says there’s a positive outlook for corn and soybeans. Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp talks with Dr. Megan Roberts, Agricultural Economist with Compeer Financial, about where farmers should be looking at as they start planning for the coming crop year. Find clear, practical insights on […] The post Compeer’s Economic Minute – Managing Next Year’s Margins appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
From the latest harvest projections to the WASDE price outlooks for new crop markets, Roberts says there’s a positive outlook for corn and soybeans. Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp talks with Dr. Megan Roberts, Agricultural Economist with Compeer Financial, about where farmers should be looking at as they start planning for the coming crop year. Find clear, practical insights on […] The post Compeer’s Economic Minute – Harvest Projections appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A central Illinois farmer says high input prices and volatility are making long-term budgeting a challenge. Derek Martin, who grows corn and soybeans in Logan County, tells Brownfield… “I was in the semi yesterday and it was empty, so I ran it up the farm to fill it up and I took a picture of […] The post High costs negating market gains appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A central Illinois farmer says high input prices and volatility are making long-term budgeting a challenge. Derek Martin, who grows corn and soybeans in Logan County, tells Brownfield… “I was in the semi yesterday and it was empty, so I ran it up the farm to fill it up and I took a picture of […] The post High costs negating market gains appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Harvest is behind average but this week mostly looks dry ahead of more rain chances next week. U.S. exports could be boosted by a higher move in Brazil’s currency against the dollar. Still, with Beijing’s tariff on U.S. beans still in effect, that might not be enough […] The post Grains and oilseeds climb higher on delayed fieldwork appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Dec. corn $5.08, up 10 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $13.03, up 22 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal $354.80, up $7.70Dec. soybean oil 69.91, up 56 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $7.04 and 1/4, up 12 centsDec. live cattle $224.10, up $4.12Nov. feeder cattle $338.27, up $8.15Dec. lean hogs $70.37, down 57 centsNov. Class III milk closed at […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 6, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
