Poultry production surged in June. The USDA says 4.751 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome last month, a year-to-year increase of 8%, largely due to higher slaughter numbers for chicken and heavier weights for turkeys. Chicken made up most of the total at 4.299 billion pounds, with turkey accounting for another 441.317 million pounds. […] The post June poultry production up 8% on year appeared first on Brownfield Ag […]
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, ahead of the USDA’s cattle reports, which came out after the closed. August live cattle closed $1.67 higher at $227.07 and October live cattle closed $1.12 higher at $222.50. August feeder cattle closed $1.55 higher at $345.32 and September feeder cattle closed $1.60 higher […] The post Cattle futures higher to finish the week appeared first on Brownfield Ag […]
Frozen red meat and poultry supplies rose over the past year. The USDA says red meat in cold storage at the end of June 2026 was 3% larger than the same time a year ago at 865.033 million pounds, with a 9% increase in pork to 458.221 million pounds more than canceling out a 3% […] The post Red meat, poultry in cold storage larger than last year appeared first […]
The CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives says negotiations of the U.S.-Mexico- Canada Agreement need to address tariff circumvention. Duane Simpson tells Brownfield some companies may be routing products through Mexico to avoid U.S. tariffs, putting U.S. ag businesses and the farmers they serve at a competitive disadvantage. “Whether it’s a crop protection […] The post USMCA review must address tariff circumvention, bring Canada to the table appeared […]
Sep. corn $4.64 and 1/4, up 1/4 centAug. soybeans $12.48, up 10 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal $331.30, up $1.40Aug. soybean oil 74.33, down 126 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.78, down 18 and 1/4 centsAug. live cattle $227.07, up $1.67Aug. feeder cattle $345.32, up $1.55Aug. lean hogs $102.85, up 70 centsAug. Class III milk closed at […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: July 24, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield […]
The general counsel of U.S. Hemp Roundtable says bipartisan legislation introduced in the U.S. House offers one of the most significant federal hemp policy developments since passage of the 2018 Farm Bill. Jonathan Miller says the Lawful Hemp Protection Act introduced by Republican Andy Barr, of Kentucky, and Democrat Angie Craig, of Minnesota, would establish […] The post Bipartisan Lawful Hemp Protection Act offers industry hope appeared first on Brownfield […]
Fewer cattle entered U.S. feedlots in June 2026 than June 2025. The USDA says placements last month were down 3% on the year at 1.399 million head, a little bit below the average pre-report estimate, signaling more short-term supply tightness. The rest of the numbers matched what analysts had been expecting. Marketings during June were […] The post June cattle placements under expectations appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
The first-ever cattle vaccine to address Theileria is now available. Dr. Alan Young, the founder and Chief Technology Officer for Medgene, says it is administered in two doses. “We recommend using this in animals prior to infection,” he says. “Ideally you would use this in a herd before it shows up or to try and limit it in animals that may be susceptible […] The post The first cattle vaccine for Theileria is now available to help producers […]
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is making $3 million available through its Wetland Mitigation Banking Program for city and county governments, tribal governments, organizations and other eligible entities. The program supports the development of wetland mitigation banks, where wetlands are restored, created or enhanced to generate mitigation credits that can be purchased by agricultural […] The post USDA offers $3 million for wetland mitigation banking projects appeared first on […]
