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An ag economist says the latest increase in interest rates could put added financial pressure on farmers ahead of harvest. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says many producers are already struggling to stay afloat.  “Inflation has a big impact on the broader economy,” he says. “It’s just being stubborn. We thought we had inflation […] The post Latest Fed rate hike could increase borrowing costs for farmers ahead of harvest appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association has set its state policy priorities for 2027. CEO Bryan Whaley tells Brownfield the association’s policy package focuses on strengthening the state’s cattle industry by creating opportunities for the next generation of producers. “They have a significant struggle to get into cattle production, or farming just in general, due to the […] The post Iowa Cattlemen release ‘Building Iowa’s Cattle Future’ plan appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans were narrowly mixed. Contracts were down early, rallied with a higher move in meal, but as those gains eased, the gains in soybeans did as well. Meal futures were supported by crush margins, demand expectations, and product spread trade, while bean oil was pressured by that spread trade and the losses in crude oil. […] The post Soybeans end session mixed as corn, wheat see profit taking appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The director of climate change and rural strategies with the Institute for Agriculture & Trade Policy says the fertilizer industry is once again utilizing global crises to its benefit. During a recent webinar, Ben Lilliston says an analysis of industry profits during the last major price spike at the start of the war in Ukraine […] The post IATP research shows fertilizer industry benefitting from crises in multiple ways appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The director of the Missouri State Fair says this year’s 11-day event had strong participation in agriculture and livestock events. Jason Moore tells Brownfield there were more than 29,000 entries in livestock and competitive exhibits, in line with last year, and more than 3,000 youth exhibitors. “As we all know, they’re the heart and soul […] The post Missouri State Fair sees strong ag participation, plans more upgrades appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Dec. corn $5.30 and 1/2, down 3 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $13.19 and 3/4, down 3/4 centOct. soybean meal $368.70, up $7.80Oct. soybean oil 68.68, down 51 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $7.27, down 3 and 3/4 centsOct. live cattle $215.65, down $2.80Oct. feeder cattle $324.37, down $5.27Oct. lean hogs $78.90, up 22 centsOct. Class III milk […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 17, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A Minnesota cow-calf producer is voicing her concerns about beef imports to members of Congress. Ellie Trout and her family farm in Itasca County and she joined members of Minnesota Farm Bureau during a recent legislative fly-in to Washington D.C. “My big push was to talk about beef imports. As a beef cow-calf producer, in […] The post ‘I can’t keep heifers back’: Minnesota cow-calf producer shares impact of beef imports with lawmakers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The National Agricultural Law Center says farm bankruptcies are on pace to increase in 2026. Senior staff attorney Elizabeth Rumley tells Brownfield, “At the halfway point of 2026, ag bankruptcies have already reached 61% of the total number recorded in all of 2025. That would be 288 Chapter 12s in 2025 and 52 Chapter 11s.” […] The post Farm bankruptcy filings up in 2025, law center says appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The Propane Education and Research Council says some farmers are looking for alternative fuel sources to reduce energy input costs.   Mike Newland says propane has remained relatively stable over the last two years. “Somebody said I would bring you all you want for a $1.49. Some other retailers were filling guys under contract for […] The post Propane provides fuel savings option for producers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A health and wellness expert says the return of 2 percent and whole milk in schools this fall could help support student growth and development.  Hanna Kelley with the American Dairy Association Indiana says having additional options helps build healthy eating habits. “Just having the flexibility is one of the most important pieces of this […] The post More school milk choices could help improve student nutrition appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story