Brownfield Ag News

Commentary. I am convinced that every generation involved in agriculture reaches a point where they look around and say, “I never imagined things would change this much in my lifetime.” Last week, I was that person. As I walked through the exhibits and visited with producers, industry leaders, and exhibitors at the 2026 World Pork […]

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The organization representing more than 5,000 U.S. ag retail locations says the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger should not happen. Ag Retailers Association Senior Vice President Richard Gupton says, “We’re not really sure how that enhances competion.” He tells Brownfield the proposed merger would put nearly 50% of rail traffic in the hands of one company. […]

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Soybeans finished the day higher, ending eight consecutive days of losses.  Soybean oil also finished the day higher, and nearby soybean meal was up.  There have been some decent flash sales reported by the USDA recently.  The market will keep an eye on Thursday’s update from the department.  The trade continues to look for signs […]

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At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mostly higher on tight ready supplies.  The market continues to watch news about New World screwworm.  August live cattle closed $1.80 higher at $241.50 and October live cattle closed $1.57 higher at $233.70.  August feeder cattle closed $.22 higher at $354.37 and September feeder cattle […]

A senior merchandiser with central Illinois-based Clarkson Grain says specialty grain markets are offering producers added income at a critical time. In a recent FarmDoc webinar, Kelsey Graber says many farmers enter the market by transitioning to food grade or non-GMO crops. “And the good thing about those is the seed is typically cheaper,” she […]

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