Tommy Grisafi with Ag Bull Trading says China has been back in the market for U.S. commodities. “The market just lowered the tariffs on China. Whether President Trump lowers the tariffs or not, the grains had a 20 percent off sale here in corn and wheat, and the beans are now really starting to sell […] The post China returns to U.S. soybean market appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
The U.S. and Iran have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to end the war, and an ag economist says the ripple effects are impacting the ag sector. Frayne Olson with North Dakota State University Extension says there’s frustration among some farmers, because grain futures have moved lower. He says grain futures are connected to the […] The post U.S. – Iran MOU pauses conflict, ag deals with ongoing market volatility […]
Jul. corn $4.17 and 1/2, down 3nd 1/2 centsJul. soybeans $11.22 and 3/4, down 9 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal $301.30, down 35 centsJul. soybean oil 69.69, down 185 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.05 and 3/4, down 7 centsAug. live cattle $246.62, down $2.22Aug. feeder cattle $366.60, down $.82Jul. lean hogs $95.02, up 37 centsJul. Class […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: Jun 18, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield […]
A network of farmers in Ohio has created a hub to connect buyers with regionally sourced heritage grains. Jay Brandt of Brandt Family Farms and Walnut Creek Seeds tells Brownfield custom seed cleaning for area wheat growers has evolved into a new venture supplying specialty grains to wholesalers and bakers. “We were very fortunate to […] The post Ohio farmers collaborate on specialty small grains hub appeared first on Brownfield […]
Soybeans were lower on profit-taking in the final trading session of the week. The USDA did report a couple of flash sales Thursday morning, one to China and other for unknown destinations, both are for the 2026/2027 marketing year. Soybeans continue to monitor crop development weather, which has precipitation in the 6 to 10 day […] The post Corn and soybeans move lower heading into the long weekend appeared first […]
Live and feeder cattle were lower on position squaring ahead of the Cattle on Feed report, and waiting on direct business to develop. Direct cash cattle trade activity started to pick up steam Thursday. Bids are now on the table in parts of Kansas and Nebraska. Some live asking prices have been reported around $260. […] The post Bids on table in cash cattle country appeared first on Brownfield Ag […]
The operations manager for a specialty meat producer says there are several steps to ensuring a premium product. Dr. Steven Larsen with Iowa Craft Meats tells Brownfield they promote an elevated pork eating experience that starts with great swine genetics. “That’s the building block of what we do. And then we also change the diet […] The post Duroc pork producer focuses on flavor through specialized feeding program appeared first […]
The co-founder of political action group Farm Action Fund says a new rancher-backed policy roadmap aims to rebuild the U.S. cattle industry and bring down retail beef prices. Joe Maxwell says the group recommends restoring mandatory country of origin labeling for beef, as well as several other initiatives to strengthen the cattle sector. “We’re talking an […] The post Farm Action releases plan to lower beef prices by rebuilding U.S. cattle […]
New federal clarifications on the H-2A guest worker program will allow dairy farms to access temporary workers. National Council of Farmer Cooperatives CEO Duane Simpson tells Brownfield, “We’ve been working for years to try to expand the use of H-2A labor to those organizations that need labor that is virtually year-round, the law has always […] The post Dairy farmers able to access H-2A program under new interpretations appeared first […]
