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Soybeans, corn, wheat rebound

Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. Contracts bought back some of the recent losses, with help from a bounce in soybean products. China says it will cancel VAT tax rebates for several products imported by the U.S., including modified oils like soybean... Read More.

New life in the farm bill

The head lobbyist with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the election results could motivate Congress to get a farm bill passed in its lame duck session. Ethan Lane tells Brownfield, “That would be a really good move to clear the decks of some... Read More.

A changing pattern ahead; unsettled weather, showery for most

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures nationwide, except for warmer-than-normal weather along and near the Pacific Coast and from the Great Lakes region to the middle and northern Atlantic States.  Meanwhile, near- or below-normal... Read More.

Crop insurance enrollment not impacted by lack of farm bill

An ag economist says crop insurance will be available regardless of the farm bill’s status next year. Rob Johansson with the American Sugar Alliance tells Brownfield, “The crop insurance program is going to roll along whether or not we get a new farm bill... Read More.

Cash dairy prices mixed to end the week

Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Dry whey prices were unchanged at $0.6550. No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0350 at $1.6925.  Four sales were recorded, ranging from $1.66 to $1.67.  Cheese barrels were up $0.0125 at... Read More.

Agriculture under attack

A Washington, D.C.-based public relations expert says agriculture in America is under a well-funded attack. Jack Hubbard, owner of Berman and Company, says groups like HSHS (Humane Society of the US) and ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) have a... Read More.

Mostly lower week for export sales numbers

Meat export sales bounced back from the previous week’s marketing year lows. The USDA says the week-to-week improvement during the week ending November 7th for beef was led by Japan and South Korea, while Mexico and Japan led the way for pork. Sorghum notched... Read More.

Animal ag helping meet UN’s sustainable goals

A new report finds animal agriculture contributes to all 17 of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Hannah Thompson Weeman with the Animal Agriculture Alliance tells Brownfield, “Things like zero hunger, things like positively contributing to communities, providing work opportunities, of course contributing to... Read More.

Concerns about pesticide regulation in 2025

The president and CEO of CropLife America is concerned about the effects of EPA’s pesticide regulation in 2025. Alexandra Dunn says the Endangered Species Act will have an impact on the next growing season. “As new active ingredients are registered, those labels will have requirements... Read More.
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