White mold can be one of the most damaging diseases in winter canola, but with the right approach, it doesn’t have to be. In this video, Pioneer field agronomist Greg Pfeffer breaks down what to watch for, when to act, and how to stay ahead of infection. From early spring green-up to the critical 25% flowering stage, learn why timing is everything and how a preventative mindset can protect your […]
(Washington, D.C., May 29, 2026) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced payment rates and the enrollment period for the Assistance for Specialty Crops Farmers (ASCF) program. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will issue $1.625 billion in payments to eligible specialty crop producers in response to elevated input costs and market disruptions resulting from foreign competitors engaging in unfair trade practices that impeded specialty crop exports.
A veterinarian reminds producers that heat stress can be a big problem for dairy and beef cattle. Veterinarian Ryan Royer serves as a consultant for Novonesis. He tells Brownfield that uncomfortable cattle eat less, milk and beef production will drop, and health problems become more common. “Anywhere from ten or fifteen percent up to fifty […] The post Prepare to prevent heat stress in cattle appeared first on Brownfield Ag […]
Market volatility remains a reality for cattle producers. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association executive director Kaitlyn Root says there’s a lot of optimism as prices remain high, but. “What’s frustrating (is) we’ve seen really just in the past six months, maybe even a year, just a few things that have come across the media or news […] The post High prices, uncertain markets: volatility frustrates cattle industry appeared first on Brownfield […]
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, ensuring a lower weekly finish. Unknown destinations did buy U.S. soybeans Friday morning, but at least officially, China continues to mostly stay away from U.S. beans, in favor of Brazil, at least partially because of price and geopolitics. That sale to unknown was 192,000 tons, with […] The post Soybeans, corn see profit taking, technical selling appeared first on Brownfield Ag […]
An apiculture educator is encouraging farmers to consider pollinator health when applying pesticides. Michigan State University Extension’s Ana Heck tells Brownfield, “As much as we can, make sure that we’re not getting pesticides onto flowers that are in bloom that bees are visiting, and then other places like water and nesting sites.” “Then another big […] The post Michigan State University highlights pollinator-friendly practices ahead of beekeeping conference appeared first […]
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle closed lower, pressured by the recent trend in beef and the lower cash business. There was a light round of direct cash cattle trade through late in the day Friday. Live deals were at $256, $4 below the previous week’s weighted averages. Dressed business in the […] The post Cattle, hog futures lower to finish the week appeared first on Brownfield […]
An eastern Iowa farmer says today’s fertilizer prices are not sustainable. “Farmers are basically going broke right now.” Lance Lillibridge of Vinton tells Brownfield that was his message to the Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission at an event in Texas on Thursday. “Our input costs are out of control and they have been for […] The post Farmers voice concerns over fertilizer prices to FTC appeared first on Brownfield […]
Jul. corn $4.46 and 3/4, down 9 centsJul. soybeans $11.86 and 3/4, down 7 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal $329.80, down $4.30Jul. soybean oil 77.72, up 102 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.10 and 1/2, down 13 and 1/2 centsJun. live cattle $248.25, down $1.50Aug. feeder cattle $348.42, down $4.60Jun. lean hogs $95.85, down $1.12Jun. Class III […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 29, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield […]
