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The executive director of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says expanding the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is monumental for the industry. Rodney Weinzierl says the organization’s $2 million investment into the project is an opportunity to further boost corn demand. “Look at the cost and the efficiency gains […] The post NCERC expansion seen as investment in the future of ag appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A fuel economist says over-the-road diesel prices have slightly backed off from their record high set late last month. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy, says diesel spiked to an all-time high of $6.52 per gallon on September 22nd. “It has fallen back to about $6.29 a gallon,” he said. “And with […] The post Diesel prices retreat slightly from September record appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An ag economist says farmers expect farmland values to remain strong according to the latest Ag Economy Barometer. Joana Colussi with Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture says the long-term farmland value expectations index reached a record high in September. “Alternative investments, interest rates, and inflation were all mentioned as the three factors having the biggest influence […] The post Farmland value expectations reach record high in latest Ag Economy Barometer appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Michigan State University’s Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center is officially complete and fully operational. Barry Bradford is chair of dairy management in the Department of Animal Science. “The growth in what we can do here is amazing, and I’m not bashful about telling people for now, this is the best dairy research facility in the […] The post Michigan State University completes state-of-the-art dairy research center appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A market analyst says the USDA surprised grain traders with its corn yield increase in its October supply and demand report. Don Roose says the U.S. corn yield increased 2.7 bushels per acre from last month, now at an average 181.2 bushels per acre, and made some demand adjustments. “When you cut to the chase […] The post USDA raises corn yield estimate, pressures grain markets appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Missouri is expanding its temporary dyed diesel exemption to all motorists, aligning with President Trump’s executive order on diesel tax relief. Garrett Hawkins, president of Missouri Farm Bureau, says it’s good to see farmers get some flexibility to address higher diesel prices. “Certainly, we appreciate at all levels, state and federal, leaders are looking at […] The post MOFB welcomes expanded dyed diesel exemption, seeks tax clarity appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Corteva Agriscience U.S. Agronomy Leader for Herbicides and Nitrogen Stabilizers Dr. Eric Scherder says while a program approach to weed control is not a new concept, it is an effective way to see better results in the field and mitigate weed resistance.  He tells Brownfield that approach includes starting the season clean, scouting fields regularly, […] The post Proven Weed Control Strategy appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

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