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The co-founder of AgMarket.Net says China’s lack of U.S. soybean imports isn’t overly surprising due to the recent trade dispute. Jim McCormick says they usually buy lots of grain during the fall, but “What you’re seeing in this release of import trade data from China, you’re showing how well they chose to essentially ignore the […] The post Trade tensions explain China’s lack of U.S. soybean imports appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A northeast Nebraska farmer says market uncertainty is making it harder to plan for 2026. Adam Boeckenhauer says he won’t be shifting to more soybean acres because of demand concerns. “We’ll be a little heavy on corn. At this point, we’re just going to do things as is.” He tells Brownfield that capitalizing on price […] The post Wide basis and rising costs shaping 2026 crop decisions in northeast Nebraska appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An assistant professor at the University of Illinois says increased volatility in the cattle markets is leading more producers to explore risk management strategies. Brittney Goodrich, who specializes in livestock for the FarmDoc team, tells Brownfield, “Even in these times where we have really high prices for cattle, we still need to be cognizant that […] The post Illinois livestock economist urges price protection despite strong cattle markets appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An ag economist says the volatility in the cattle markets is expected to continue. Josh Maples is with Mississippi State University Extension.  “This market is not someone out there pulling a lever saying ‘ope, bad news today, we’re going to push prices down or good news today we’re going to push prices up’,” he says.  […] The post Risk management key as cattle market volatility continues appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Despite on-going uncertainty in the ag industry, a market analyst says corn and soybean prices could move higher in 2026. Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners says there’s some optimism for soybeans. “If we can get that November 2026 futures up and over $11, that’s an area where we need to get some sales on.” […] The post Analyst sees potential for higher corn and soybean prices in 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An ag economist at Purdue University says the recent rally in soybean prices could help improve farmer profitability in 2026.  Michael Langemeier tells Brownfield, “With the movement we’re seeing in prices right now, it’s at least $50 per acre,” he says. “Most of that is coming from soybeans, but it’s also coming from corn. What lifts the boat […] The post Economist says recent soybean rally could help improve farmer profitability in 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The co-founder of AgMarket.net says the USDA’s November supply and demand report brings optimism for the corn and soybean markets. Matt Bennett says record corn demand and lofty yield projections could set the stage for positive movement after the first of the year. “Last year, they came down 4 bushels in January, so it’s not […] The post USDA’s November report brings optimism for corn and soybean markets, AgMarket.net says appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A farmer in south central Nebraska says he’s skeptical of the latest supply and demand report from the USDA. Randy Uhramcher says the department is still projecting a record corn crop. “I kind of question that. There definitely is a lot of good corn out there, but I saw a lot of good corn out […] The post Nebraska farmer questions USDA’s record corn crop projection appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A northern Illinois farmer says it was a good growing season in his area. Brian Duncan, who farms in Ogle County and currently serves as the Illinois Farm Bureau president, tells Brownfield… “Disease took the extreme top end off.”  He says, “I think we were all feeling a little better about the yields on August […] The post Northern Illinois farmer says 2025 crop yields strong despite disease pressure appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The co-founder of AgMarket.net says recently announced trade frameworks haven’t done much for the corn market. Matt Bennett tells Brownfield, “It’s probably a longer-term play when you look at corn.”  He says, “Corn has just kind of chopped around here. We’ve gone up a little bit, a very reluctant follower of soybeans. So, you would […] The post New trade frameworks offering little support for corn market appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story