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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 17, 2025

May corn closed at $4.61, up 2 and 1/2 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.15 and 1/2, down 1/2 centMay soybean meal closed at $304.30, down $1.60May soybean oil closed at 42.10, up 51 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.68 and 1/2, up 11 and 1/2... Read More.

Minnesota House and Senate far apart on ag budget funding

The Minnesota House and Senate are far apart on agriculture budget funding. Senate Ag, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development chair Aric Putnam says his committee has been very diligent and thoughtful about spending. “Unfortunately the House went a little crazy on us about two... Read More.

Specialty grower survey gives insights into biological use

A recent report finds specialty growers rely on biologicals to improve crop quality. Stratovation Group Founder and CEO Cameron Camfield tells Brownfield the nationwide survey measured perceptions of biologicals in terms of their use and value. “That top metric was quality every time, as... Read More.

All U.S. pork facilities reinstated to export to China

Registrations for more than 300 U.S. pork harvesting and cold storage facilities have been renewed and are again eligible to export to China. National Pork Producers Council CEO Bryan Humphreys says the move creates certainty for U.S. pork producers who now have maintained access... Read More.

Ag economist previews upcoming Cattle on Feed report

An ag economist says he’s monitoring the total number of cattle on feed in the USDA report this week. Charley Martinez is with the University of Tennessee. “We started the year thinking about record production in the first quarter,” he says.  “So to see... Read More.

Target spray ideal for localized control

An extension educator says recent on-farm research trials found target spay applications can reduce herbicide use and costs in most scenarios. Ohio State University Extension’s Amanda Douridas in Madison County tells Brownfield she compared the economics of broadcast applications to John Deere’s See and... Read More.

The future of U.S. ag exports

A USDA official says the current trade deficit is problematic for the U.S. ag economy.  Acting deputy secretary of trade and foreign affairs Jason Hafemeister says the U.S. continues to import more products than it exports. “If we don’t export products, it backs up here... Read More.

Cash dairy prices steady to lower Monday

Cash dairy prices were steady to lower Monday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey was unchanged at $0.45.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese block prices were down $0.0475 at $1.6450.  One sale was recorded at that price.  Cheese barrels were down $0.0650... Read More.