Farm News

Exports top of mind for Minnesota Pork Producers president

Wednesday, March 19

The president of the Minnesota Pork Producers Association welcomes the renewal of certificates allowing more U.S. pork exports to China. Todd Selvik says over 300 U.S. pork harvesting and cold storage facilities have regained access to the Chinese market. “We really didn’t know how... Read More.

Proper planter set-up can make a big yield difference

Wednesday, March 19

A field agronomist says research shows there can be a big difference in yields just by making a few changes on the planter. Joey Heneghan with Beck’s Hybrids tells Brownfield changing the smooth rubber closing wheels to spiked wheels helps in some soil types... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 19, 2025

Wednesday, March 19

May corn closed at $4.62, up 3 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.08 and 1/4, down 4 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal closed at $297.70, down $2.20May soybean oil closed at 42.36, down 18 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.63 and 1/2, down 1... Read More.

Farmers to EPA: release RVOs on time

Wednesday, March 19

The administrator of the U.S. EPA said the agency is taking a closer look at how often Renewable Volume Obligations are adjusted under the Renewable Fuel Standard. Lee Zeldin told farmers at a Missouri roundtable “we’re debating right now. There are internal conversations on... Read More.

Cattle futures higher, waiting on direct business

Wednesday, March 19

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, waiting for direct business to develop. April lives closed $1.45 higher at $206.82 and June live cattle closed $1.85 higher at $202.85. April feeder cattle closed $2.17 higher at $286.72 and May feeder... Read More.

Soybeans, wheat see midweek losses

Wednesday, March 19

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The trade continues to monitor harvest activity in South America which is advancing in Argentina and nearing the 75% mark for Brazil. The USDA’s next supply, demand, and production report and CONAB’s updated outlook for Brazil... Read More.

Chinese ship fees disproportionally impact agriculture

Wednesday, March 19

The Agriculture Transportation Coalition’s Executive Director says a proposal before the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office would be devastating for exports. Peter Friedman calls proposed penalties under the Trade Act an effort by labor unions to resurrect U.S. shipbuilding, which he says has been obsolete... Read More.

A whole day dedicated to trade

Wednesday, March 19

Indiana Governor Mike Braun proclaimed March 19th as Indiana Ag Trade Day to emphasize the importance of exports to the state’s ag industry. Indiana director of agriculture Don Lamb tells Brownfield… “Almost 25% of our commodity products are exported and so it is a really... Read More.

Ag has a big impact on the economy, despite challenges

Wednesday, March 19

The ag industry contributes more than $9.5 trillion to the U.S. economy, according to the ninth annual Feeding the Economy report. John Bode is CEO of the Corn Refiners Association, one of the 36 food and agriculture groups that sponsor the report. “Agriculture and... Read More.

Broiler sets drop on week, but stay ahead of last year

Wednesday, March 19

Broiler hatchery numbers were mixed on the week while maintaining their faster than 2024 pace. The USDA says 249.95 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, falling 2.344 million on the week, but rising 1% on the year with average hatchability at 78.7%. 191.677... Read More.

Brazil on track for record soybean crop

Wednesday, March 19

Brazil remains on track to produce a record soybean crop in 2025. Iowa State University Extension economist Chad Hart says the South American country continues to build production capacity. “They’ve been adding land, but also they’re seeing the same yield trends that we’re seeing... Read More.

Trump tariffs a concern for ag

Wednesday, March 19

President Trump’s latest round of tariffs has agriculture groups concerned. Virginia Houston with the American Soybean Association says soybeans and soy farmers have been the poster child of the trade wars. She says when President Trump levied Section 301 tariffs against China in 2018,... Read More.