October 9, 2026

Investing in the future of corn.  The National Corn to Ethanol Research Center is set to undergo a $17 million expansion.  Illinois Deputy Governor Andy Manar says the state is investing $15 million to boost its top industry. “This expansion is focused on translating breakthroughs in a lab to jobs out in the field in […] The post National Corn to Ethanol Research Center set to expand appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, adding to what already would have been a weekly gain. U.S. production, yield, and ending stocks were all up on the month and above pre-report estimates. The all-time high production and yield numbers will likely change going forward. Soybeans are back to watching harvest activity, expecting more […] The post Corn drops after USDA surprise appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Dec. corn $4.79 and 3/4, down 20 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $12.92, up 4 and 1/2 centsDec. soybean meal $365.60, up $8.00Dec. soybean oil 68.02, up 10 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $6.71, down 12 and 1/4 centsDec. live cattle $227.05, up $3.50Nov. feeder cattle $341.95, up $7.07Dec. lean hogs $67.82, down 77 centsNov. Class III milk […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 9, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A federal judge has dismissed an attempt by the Trump administration to eliminate Michigan’s cage-free egg law. Nancy Barr with the Michigan Allied Poultry Industries (MAPI) tells Brownfield all eggs produced in the state have been cage-free since at least 2025. “Our producers had known that this was coming over the years and spent literally […] The post Trump administration’s challenge to Michigan cage-free law dismissed appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

One of the largest dairy farms in southern Indiana is recovering after a fire damaged one of its barns.  Local fire departments responded to the incident at Hulsbosch Dairy Farm in Decatur County on Friday afternoon. Officials say the incident has been contained, and no cattle were impacted. Hulsbosch Dairy houses approximately 8,000 cows at […] The post Barn fire reported at Hulsbosch Dairy Farm in Decatur County appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The director of producer education for Indiana Pork says protecting the health of the U.S. swine herd remains a top priority for producers in 2027. Stacy Herr, director of producer education, says disease prevention isn’t a one-size fits all approach. “PEDV virus and PRRS virus have significant impacts on production,” she says. “What would it […] The post Indiana Pork expands disease prevention efforts as part of its Swine Health Advisory Committee appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

USDA has trimmed its 2026 red meat production projections while increasing expectations for poultry. Beef production is estimated 24.802 billion pounds, a drop of 75 million from September on light carcass weights and declining steer and heifer slaughter, with an average steer price of $237.56 per hundredweight, up $.21, and higher imports, unchanged exports, and […] The post Red meat production expected to fall, poultry to rise appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story