The CEO of the Corn Refiners Association says federal policy must do a better job of supporting market access for ag producers. John Bode says the industry needs data driven and risked-based measures to help improve domestic demand. “Right now, they’re being very disrupted with the assaults on seed oils and other products that are […] The post Bode: Policy gaps hurting U.S. ag markets appeared first on Brownfield Ag […]
The farm bill package recently passed out of the U.S. House includes legislation that expands access to precision agriculture tools. U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson tells Brownfield her PRECISE Act will help farmers reduce input costs and get more out of every acre. “At the heart of what we’ve been talking about with input costs, and […] The post Precision ag funding included in House farm bill appeared first on Brownfield […]
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up on tight supplies and oversold signals, feeders had additional support from the lower move in corn. June live cattle closed $.25 higher at $253.47 and August live cattle closed $.55 higher at $248.90. August feeder cattle closed $.75 higher at $373.05 and September feeder […] The post Cattle futures higher at midweek appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
The president of the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) says May 6th has been proclaimed Illinois Bacon Day. Katie Brown, who’s a 5th generation hog farmer in Christian County, says the industry was well represented Wednesday to commemorate resolutions in the General Assembly recognizing pork’s role in the state. “We got to kind of bring […] The post Illinois Bacon Day appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
New research from Ohio State University shows planting depth can help increase yields in early planting. Associate professor Alex Lindsey tells Brownfield, “Some growers have been utilizing a shallower planting depth, thinking that the upper areas of the soil will warm up sooner,” he says. “But, more uniformity in the temperature and moisture content may […] The post OSU study highlights impact of planting depth on crop yields appeared first […]
Jul. corn $4.68 and 1/2, down 11 and 1/2 centsJul. soybeans $11.94 and 3/4, down 16 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal $317.30, down $3.10Jul. soybean oil 75.02, down 189 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.17 and 1/4, down 10 and 1/2 centsJun. live cattle $253.47, up 25 centsAug. feeder cattle $373.05, up 75 centsJun. lean hogs $99.70, […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 6, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield […]
Cash dairy prices were higher on Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, supported by strong exports and a weaker dollar. Dry whey up $0.0050 at $0.70. One sale was made at that price. Blocks up $0.03 at $1.66. Eleven sales were made from $1.63 to $1.66. Barrels unchanged at $1.6150. Butter up $0.03 at $1.64. […] The post CME cash dairy prices higher appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
Kevin Bradley with University of Missouri Extension says weed control could be more expensive and less efficient this spring due to weather delays and reduced herbicide flexibility. “What we’ve seen so far is not setting us up for the best success at weed control in this coming season.” Rain and wind have impacted parts of […] The post Rain, wind complicate some weed management plans appeared first on Brownfield Ag […]
The USDA continues to point towards expanded broiler production. 256.758 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators last week, down 180,000 from the previous week, but up 3% from a year ago, with average hatchability at 79.4% of all eggs. 198.584 million broiler-type chicks were placed into meat production, surging 2.831 million head on the […] The post USDA reports big week-to-week gain in broiler placements appeared first on Brownfield […]
