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The president of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says morale is high in the industry despite some challenges this spring. Katie Brown, who’s a 5th generation hog farmer in Christian County, tells Brownfield, “Our number one issue that we’re seeing is some disease pressure with PRRS or porcine respiratory virus. So, we’re trying to make […] The post Positive outlook for pork industry, despite challenges appeared first on Brownfield Ag […]

A Wisconsin dairy farmer is hoping this summer’s review of the USMCA trade deal will take care of the loopholes that allow unintended trade problems. Amber Horn-Leiterman tells Brownfield that USMCA is, overall, a good deal, and Canada and Mexico account for 40% of U.S. exports, but there is a glaring violation in dairy trade […] The post Farmer hopes for important updates in USMCA review appeared first on Brownfield […]

The ranking member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says the damage to the farm bill coalition in Congress could have lasting impacts on future farm bills. Angie Craig says separating parts of a five-year, 12-title farm bill, and using reconciliation to reduce spending for key programs was the wrong approach. “It really sets a […] The post Craig: farm bill coalition at risk appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling. Old crop export sales were a marketing year low at 5.2 million bushels and the trade’s waiting to see what happens next week in China. China was the top purchaser of old crop last week, but it was a minimal purchase as Beijing continues to focus […] The post Soybeans, corn down, but above day’s lows, watching weather, crude oil appeared […]

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were pressured by technical selling and the sharply lower move in boxed beef.  June live cattle closed $3.42 lower at $250.05 and August live cattle closed $3.00 lower at $245.90.  August feeder cattle closed $6.87 lower at $366.17 and September feeder cattle closed $6.65 lower at […] The post Cattle futures under pressure as boxed beef drops appeared first on Brownfield […]

Jul. corn $4.67 and 1/2, down 1 centJul. soybeans $11.92 and 1/4, down 2 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $318.90, up $1.60Jul. soybean oil 74.15, down 87 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.12 and 1/4, down 5 centsJun. live cattle $250.05, down $3.42Aug. feeder cattle $366.17, down $6.87Jun. lean hogs $99.37, down 32 centsJun. Class III milk […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 7, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield […]

The Department of Justice has settled their civil lawsuit against data company Agri Stats for potential anticompetitive practices in the meat industry. In a social media post on Thursday, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the agreement will make the company’s pricing reports available to all buyers and sellers and levels the playing field for […] The post DOJ settles lawsuit against Agri Stats appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Escalating fuel prices are being felt on farms across the U.S. North Iowa farmer Casey Schlichting says the cost of hauling corn is going up. “$4.25, $4.35 corn and you put $375 in the semi to get that done. That was a little disheartening.” The national average diesel price has risen around $1 per gallon […] The post Iowa grower counts cost of hauling corn amid diesel increase appeared first […]

The National Pork Board says growing demand for ground pork provides opportunities for the industry.   Sarah Showalter, director of consumer and business insights says pork is a versatile protein that delivers on convenience, flavor, and nutrition.  “We saw that it was relevant across generations, but we found it was especially strong for younger consumers, our Gen Z and millennials,” she […] The post Increased interest in global flavors drives demand for ground pork appeared first […]