A market analyst says having a flexible marketing plan gives farmers an opportunity to capitalize on higher moves in the market. Dan Basse with Ag Resource Company says prices have the potential to move higher well into 2027. “We are seeing stocks declining in all three commodities. That indicates a
A complex atmospheric pattern featuring the convergence of a cold front, a cut-off low, and tropical moisture will spark widespread, locally excessive rainfall southeast of a line from northern Colorado to northern Lower Michigan. Five-day rainfall should total 2 to 6 inches or more from the southea
In this episode of Managing for Profit, Rudi Pitzer Perry with Farm Credit Mid-America says early financial planning could help farmers manage risk ahead of the 2027 crop year. The post Planning for the 2027 crop year appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
An ag economist says he’s watching for signs China is moving toward fulfilling its $17 billion non-soybean ag purchase commitment. Ben Brown with University of Missouri Extension says China has been ramping up corn purchases recently due to production challenges, and there are only a few commodities
Outside influences continue to cause volatility in the cattle market. Jackie Moore with Joplin Regional Stockyards in Missouri says last week’s slaughter slowdown is problematic. “Last week they had the reported ICE raids in some of the packing plants in Dodge City and caused some turmoil,” he says.
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed and feeders were higher waiting on widespread direct business. October live cattle closed $.22 lower at $217.22 and December live cattle were unchanged at $220.80. October feeder cattle closed $1.75 higher at $333.65 and November feeder catt
Merck Animal Health is highlighting new releases at the World Dairy Expo this week. Associate director for dairy monitoring Chase Milem says SenseHub Dairy Youngstock Monitoring empowers producers to grow strong replacements. “We’re monitoring the behavior of calves.” He tells Brownfield they’ve exp
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Beans bought back part of the recent drop, remaining optimistic about demand from China. While China’s 10% import tariff on U.S. beans remains in place, that just prevents private companies from buying U.S. beans, not state owned firms. The U.S. har
The chief economist at the USDA says rising diesel costs are becoming a greater concern for agriculture as harvest continues. Justin Benavidez says fuel costs are pressuring balance sheets. “Until the Strait (of Hormuz) has reopened or there’s access elsewhere to more affordable diesel, I think some
An eastern Iowa farmer says the financial strain from high production costs is becoming increasingly difficult to manage. “We have a broken market when we look at our inputs.” Lance Lillibridge says it starts with out-of-control fertilizer costs. “Look at some fertilizer manufacturers,” he said. “Th
Dec. corn $5.22, down 1 centNov. soybeans $12.97 and 3/4, up 9 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $360.10, down $1.60Oct. soybean oil 67.85, up 74 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $6.91 and 3/4, up 4 centsOct. live cattle $217.22, down 22 centsOct. feeder cattle $333.65, up $1.75Oct. lean hogs $79.37, up $1.12O
The Michigan Soybean Committee is encouraging growers to scout for a new pest found in August. Research director Mark Seamon tells Brownfield Dectes stem borer was confirmed in Mid-Michigan last month in soybeans. “This is normally a pest of the southern U.S. or mid part of the country, and this yea
An ag weather and climate specialist says a growing network of weather stations is helping farmers access critical data. Aaron Wilson with Ohio State University Extension says the Ohio Mesonet provides real-time information to help producers make better management decisions. “There are multiple leve
A southwest Iowa farmer says saturated fields are delaying harvest progress across the region. “Basically, we’re wet like everybody else.” Duane Aistrope says he managed to get in the field for a short time last week. “We did do a little bit Thursday, like 5 acres,” he said. “There a few guys around
The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP) has confirmed the presence of the virus that causes epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in non-lactating dairy cattle in Waukesha County. EHD is a viral disease transmitted by biting flies, also known as midges or no-see-
An Indiana state representative says more needs to be done to provide meaningful relief for farmers as diesel prices remain at historic highs. Beau Baird says expanded access to red dyed diesel during harvest could help lower input costs. “In total, there’s at least a dollar in tax that we’re paying
2026 could be another record year for U.S. dairy exports. CoBank ag economist Abbi Groves says international business continues to be strong. “We have seen record exports for butterfat and for cheese, which has been really important because we have a surplus of those things in the domestic market. S
Harvest losses could be a defining factor in profitability for some farmers. Michigan State University Extension soybean educator Eric Anderson says about four soybeans per square foot after a combine pass is a bushel per acre lost. “For those who are going to be harvesting a little bit later on a d
The public information director for the Indiana State Board of Animal Health says producers should remain vigilant as new cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza are detected. Denise Derrer Spears says it’s not completely unexpected. “The wild bird migration is in full swing,” he says. “It’s a li
The CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America says uncertainty remains on exactly how the 45Z Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit will benefit biodiesel producers and soybean growers. Donnell Rehagen tells Brownfield, “It’s a lot easier for an ethanol plant to work directly with a farmer to say if you do A,
The 2026 World Dairy Expo Producers of the Year are always looking to improve. Jonathan Lamb is a 12th-generation dairy farmer from Oakfield, New York. He says the family farm began in 1965 with just 65 cows and now spans 10,000 head and 15,000 acres across New York and Ohio. “We try to be in […] Th
Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet. Bids and asking prices have yet to surface. Showlists this week are mixed, lower in Texas and Kansas, but higher in Nebraska. Look for the bulk of the week’s business to hold out until sometime Thursday or Friday. Boxed beef was higher and sharply higher w
Cash dairy prices were mixed Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.050 to $0.81. One sale was reported at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.325 to $1.2750. Six sales were reported ranging from $1.28 to $1.3025. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.4525. No sa
The president of the Missouri Soybean Association says he’s not surprised to see China continue with its 10 percent tariff on U.S. soybeans after last week’s meeting. “There’s lots of polarizing issues that need to be hammered out before we can expect to see the 10 percent tariff come off the soybea
The primary goal of the Illinois corn checkoff is to improve farmer profitability. In this Managing for Profit, Matt Raben, a Gallatin County farmer and new chairman of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board, discusses some of their recent efforts. The post Prioritizing Profitability appeared first on Br
The outgoing president of the National Corn Growers Association says advancing policies that support U.S. farmers was a top priority during his year of leadership. Fayette County, Ohio farmer Jed Bower says seeing momentum on nationwide, year-round E15 legislation is just one example. “We went to Wa
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says maintaining strong international relationships in times of uncertainty is vital. Jerry Costello says the state’s annual grain tours that showcase the agricultural supply chain to foreign buyers are a prime example. “The three countries that
Corteva has agreed to a $35 million proposed settlement that the Federal Trade Commission says, “could lower pesticide prices for American farmers.” According to the FTC, Corteva will dismantle its existing pesticides loyalty program which has limited distributors’ ability to do business with generi
President Trump has nominated Greg Ibach to serve as USDA Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. Ibach, a native of Sumner, Nebraska, served in the President’s first term as Undersecretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says Ibach is a proven l
Central Kansas farmer Paul Penner says this year’s soybean crop is in dismal shape from the ongoing drought. “There are just literally brown spots on the regular beans. There are pods there, but there is nothing in them.” He tells Brownfield the region didn’t receive measurable moisture for nearly 3
