Farm News

MO Senate considers water export bill

Thursday, March 6

Missouri lawmakers are considering a bill that would require a permit to export water outside of the state. Senator Jamie Burger is the bill sponsor and he tells Brownfield “in southeast Missouri, we irrigate heavily and grow crops that feed the nation. We need... Read More.

Strong gains for cattle, hog futures

Thursday, March 6

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle were up sharply on technical buying, while waiting for widespread direct cash business. April live was $1.90 higher at $196.55 and June was up $2.62 at $192.70. April feeders were $3.57 higher at $276.07 and May was... Read More.

R-CALF USA supports new Trump tariffs

Thursday, March 6

While some in agriculture express concern about President Trump’s new tariffs, a group representing many beef producers is applauding the move. Bill Bullard with R-CALF USA tells Brownfield they’ve been calling for tariffs against beef importers for years. “The importers are bringing in cheaper... Read More.

Walz: tariffs don’t benefit farmers

Thursday, March 6

The governor of Minnesota says trade tariffs don’t benefit American farmers. “To have fun with this is ridiculous.” This week, the United States placed 25% tariffs on all Canadian and Mexican imports, as well as an additional 10% tariff on Chinese products, bringing... Read More.

ACRE Act reintroduced in U.S. House

Thursday, March 6

Legislation to lower interest rates for agricultural and rural home loans has been reintroduced in the U.S. House. Iowa Republican Randy Feenstra helped introduce the Access to Credit for our Rural Economy, or ACRE Act, and tells Brownfield the bill would amend the IRS... Read More.

What’s next for trade?

Thursday, March 6

A former U.S. trade negotiator says she’s watching President Trump’s response as three of the top export markets for U.S. agriculture retaliate in a new trade war. Reciprocal tariffs are expected on all countries that levy taxes on U.S. exports starting in April, but... Read More.

What budget reconciliation means for taxes

Thursday, March 6

The chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee says expiring tax cuts can be extended once Congress moves forward with budget reconciliation. “It’s extremely important to give certainty to small business owners, working families and farmers as quickly as possible.” U.S. Representative Jason... Read More.

Soybeans, wheat see oversold bounces

Thursday, March 6

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Soybeans are watching development weather in Argentina and the harvest pace in Brazil. Medium-term temperature outlooks for Argentina are up and down, with some areas expected to see more heavy rainfall in the coming days,... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 5, 2025

Thursday, March 6

May corn closed at $4.55 and 3/4, up 4 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.11 and 3/4, up 12 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $299.80, up $6.30May soybean oil closed at 42.99, up 15 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.48 and 1/4,... Read More.

Michigan wheat stands being watched closely

Thursday, March 6

Slightly wetter and colder conditions during February could impact Michigan’s winter wheat crop. Sanilac County farmer Scott Wilson tells Brownfield he’s concerned about standing water in some fields. “There’s a possibility, I guess, that the wheat acres may be decreased if this water lays... Read More.

Veterinarian says it’s wise to step up dairy biosecurity

Thursday, March 6

An animal disease expert says dairy farms should look for ways to step up biosecurity efforts to better protect humans and livestock from highly pathogenic avian influenza. Dr. Keith Poulsen with the University of Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Center tells Brownfield besides vaccines, the two... Read More.

Illinois legislation would ban some 2, 4-D formulations

Thursday, March 6

The president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association (IFCA) says proposed legislation in the state legislature would ban some important herbicides. K.J. Johnson tells Brownfield, “This would be an all-out ban on 2, 4-D ester.” He says, “This is some of your older... Read More.