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A livestock economist says it’s taken more than a year and a half for pig farmers to get back to breakeven levels. Ever.Ag’s Lee Schulz says producers are still healing financially and forecast to earn up to $36 per head for lean hogs this year. “We got down to losses of about $200 per head […] The post Pork industry nears profitability after historic losses, but inflationary pressures remain appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An agricultural economist with Advance Trading says strong export demand continues to support the corn market. “Year to date, sales for export are 68% above last year at this time.” Brian Basting says some of that may be forward buying, but current pricing makes U.S. corn attractive on the global market. “It’s probably helping corn […] The post Record U.S. corn crop looms, but export strength offers price support appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A grain marketing expert says farmers will need to keep all risk management options on the table heading into 2026. “What’s important for the American farmer is you’ve got to be more proactive in the marketing.” Mark Gold with StoneX says several supply and demand questions will need to be answered. “You’ve got Brazil. You’ve […] The post Farmers should consider all risk management strategies with uncertainty ahead appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A farmer in eastern South Dakota says he’s preparing to harvest what could be a very good corn crop and… ALVERSON_GRAIN1                                 :03                              “out of South Dakota.” Keith Alverson (Al-vur-son) says if that happens, his on-farm storage is expected to overflow. ALVERSON_GRAIN2                                 :13                              “gear up for.” He tells Brownfield farmers are investing in grain bins. ALVERSON_GRAIN3                                  […] The post Where to put a large crop? appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The co-founder of AgMarket.net says the August WASDE report highlighted potential long-term opportunities for corn farmers. Matt Bennett, who also farms in central Illinois, says this year’s 17-million-acre spread between U.S. corn and soybean acreage is likely to shrink in 2026. “And the big reason for that is the corn-to-fertilizer price ratio is the worst […] The post Long-term potential in corn market appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Herd expansion may not be in the cards for some producers, but a livestock economist says there are still opportunities for operators to increase profitability. Kenny Burdine with the University of Kentucky tells Brownfield producers should keep one thing in mind as they are considering their options. “The goal is that you want to look […] The post Opportunities for producers to capitalize on a strong calf market appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An agricultural economist with Advance Trading says the soybean market is watching for signs of a new trade deal with China. Brian Basting tells Brownfield the potentially large 2025 crop needs a home. “We have concerns that our September, October, and November soybean shipments could come under some pressure if we do not get a […] The post Soybean market looking for China deal as harvest looms appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A farmer from west-central Iowa says strong cattle prices have been rewarding for producers. “It is a little scary if you’re buying cattle,” said Justin Robbins of Scranton. “But man if you are like myself as a cow-calf guy, it’s pretty rewarding right now.” Robbins tells Brownfield the market has helped create some opportunities for […] The post Strong cattle prices continue to benefit producers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A market analyst and farmer from central Illinois says conditions have been just right as corn pollination continues. “We’ve had warm days here, but at least we’re not in the 90s.” Matt Bennett tells Brownfield it remains to be seen if there’s record yield potential for corn in the state. “We do have a handful […] The post Favorable conditions as Illinois corn pollinates appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The co-founder of AgMarket.net says farmers with bins full of old crop are running out of time. Matt Bennett, who also farms in central Illinois, tells Brownfield, “A lot of folks have been waiting on that summer weather market, and it’s just never come to pass.”  He says, “This is really the third year in […] The post Running out of time for old crop appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story