Soybeans were mixed, ending the week with gains. Near-term crop weather features rain in some areas ahead of a heat dome across much of the region. That’s expected to be more of an issue for corn than soybeans, given the relative stages of development. The USDA’s weekly crop progress and condition numbers are out Monday […] The post Soybeans, corn mixed ahead of upcoming USDA numbers appeared first on Brownfield […]
Jul. corn $4.12 and 3/4, down 2 centsJul. soybeans $11.26 and 1/4, down 1 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal $307.00, down $1.20Jul. soybean oil 71.30, up 49 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.78 and 1/4, down 12 and 3/4 centsAug. live cattle $245.82, down $1.40Aug. feeder cattle $369.85, down $3.45Jul. lean hogs $92.92, up 22 centsJul. Class […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 26, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield […]
U.S. poultry production was up in May. The USDA says 4.466 billion pounds of mostly chicken and turkey were certified wholesome, rising 1% on the year, including 4.069 billion pounds of chicken, also 1% higher, and 387.214 million pounds of turkey, 2% lower. Chicken and turkey processing both saw year-to-year declines, the chicken slaughter was […] The post Heavier weights offset slower poultry processing in May appeared first on Brownfield […]
A central Iowa farmer says he’s focused on bringing more conservation practices to his operation. Corey Hillebo tells Brownfield, “We went to strip-till five or six years ago. It was more of a logistics play, but it does have conservation benefits. In the beginning, I tried cover crops before and I wanted to get back […] The post Iowa farmer expands conservation efforts appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
An ag trade specialist says it remains to be seen if China will follow through on commitments to purchase U.S. soybeans. Matt Herman is the chief officer of demand and advocacy for the Iowa Soybean Association… “China has currently agreed to purchase up to 12 million metric tons,” he said. “There’s been discussions to try […] The post Soybean meal demand strong as China buying remains unclear appeared first on […]
Michigan biodiesel leaders are working to improve transparency in fuel distribution and expand access to low-carbon fuels across the state. Michigan Advanced Biofuel Coalition’s Pete Probst tells Brownfield, “We’ve seen lately with very high diesel prices, it’s starting to make biodiesel look a little bit more attractive for some of these fleets, and so I […] The post Michigan biofuel industry building greater transparency in biodiesel distribution appeared first on […]
The CEO of Clean Fuels Alliance America says the Renewable Fuel Standard’s latest targets are benefiting American soybean farmers. Donnell Rehagen tells Brownfield biomass-based diesel production from soybean oil is projected to nearly double from 1.3 billion gallons in 2025 to more than 2.6 billion in 2027 under the RFS. “Positive outcomes (from higher blending […] The post RFS fuels opportunity for soybean farmers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Wisconsin’s agriculture secretary wants to see the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement renewed. Randy Romanski with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection says Canada and Mexico are by far the top two markets for Wisconsin ag exports. “It’s been a strong boost to our state’s economy (and) USMCA has opened some additional doors […] The post Romanski: renewing USMCA is vital for Wisconsin agriculture appeared first on Brownfield […]
The general counsel of the U.S. Hemp Roundtable says President Trump has sent a direct message to Congress regarding the future of hemp. Jonathan Miller tells Brownfield, “As part of a request to get supplemental funds for the Defense Department, it also asks that they fix this hemp problem, that they substitute it with a […] The post Trump funding request includes call for hemp fix appeared first on Brownfield […]
