A U.S. House Democrat says she’s ready to pass a farm bill when the legislation comes to the floor. Michigan’s Hillary Scholten tells Brownfield, “We definitely need some improvements.” “I don’t think that it is anywhere close to perfect yet, but I also think that we cannot let perfect be the enemy of the good […] The post Scholten pushing Congress to advance farm bill and deliver fast aid for […]
May corn $4.62 and 1/2, up 2 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans $12.27 and 1/4, up 13 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal $320.20, up $4.80May soybean oil 67.42, up 26 pointsMay Chicago wheat $5.98 and 1/2, up 3 and 3/4 centsApr. live cattle $231.25, up $1.10Apr. feeder cattle $343.00, down 30 centsApr. lean hogs $94.35, down […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 12, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield […]
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed the first commercial case of highly pathogenic avian influenza on a poultry farm this year. The state says the West Michigan flock is the first to be detected in Kent County since the virus was first found in 2022. State Veterinarian Dr. Nora Wineland says […] The post Kent County commercial poultry farm found HPAI positive appeared first on Brownfield […]
A soybean cyst nematode researcher says farmers need to use every available tool to manage the pest. Greg Tylka, a professor at Iowa State University in the Department of Plant Pathology, Entomology and Microbiology, says in-depth scouting is the first step. “There’s fields out there that farmers have that have SCN and they don’t know […] The post Researcher: Farmers must use every tool to manage soybean cyst nematode appeared […]
Ethanol exports began the year on a slower note. The Renewable Fuels Association says U.S. ethanol exports during January 2026 were 212.1 million gallons, down 4% from December 2025, which was the second largest month for ethanol exports on record. Canada maintained its top destination status and Brazil took in a near six year high. […] The post U.S. ethanol exports dip to start 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag […]
The deputy director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says a budding relationship with India could prove beneficial to the state’s producers. Kristi Jones visited the country on a recent trade mission with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. “I think there’s real opportunity with ethanol, commercial ethanol.” She says, “So with pharmaceuticals […] The post India mission trip highlights potential trade opportunities appeared first on Brownfield Ag […]
Beef export sales soared to a marketing year high during the week ending March 5th. The USDA says the leading beef buyers were the key global markets of South Korea and Japan. Pork sales fell to a marketing year low, with a number of the usual customers purchasing below average amounts. Soybeans, wheat, sorghum, and […] The post Beef export sales notch marketing year high as pork falls below average […]
A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says continued lack of action on year-round E15 is disappointing. “It would be done by now.” Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski says Congress missed opportunities to pass the legislation with appropriation measures late last year, and now the Rual Domestic Energy Council has missed deadlines. “We don’t need […] The post Budzinski disappointed in lack of E15 progress appeared first on Brownfield Ag […]
A first-generation dairy farm family has been recognized as Compeer Financial’s Groundbreaker Award recipient. Dylan and Bryanna Handel farm near Barnaveld, along with their five young children. Bryanna tells Brownfield her family leverages niche markets to make their 60-cow operation profitable. “Getting people to the farm really helps them just learn about agriculture and want […] The post Handel family wins Groundbreaker award appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
