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World Pork Expo through the years

Cyndi Young — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:14:14 +0000

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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Ag Retailers Association hopes rail merger is not approved

Larry Lee — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 21:02:42 +0000

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 rebound higher, snapping an eight-day losing streak

Meghan Grebner — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:56:35 +0000

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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Cattle futures mostly higher waiting on direct business

Meghan Grebner — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:45:26 +0000

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 […]

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Specialty grain markets offer farmers lower costs, higher prices

Jared White — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:24:18 +0000

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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Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 10, 2026

Meghan Grebner — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:21:44 +0000

Jul. corn $4.19, down 1/2 centJul. soybeans $11.23, up 9 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal $301.90, up 80 centsJul. soybean oil 74.91, up 42 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.87 and 1/2, up 2 and 1/4 centsAug. live cattle $241.50, up $1.80Aug. feeder cattle $354.37, up 22 centsJul. lean hogs $96.85, up 70 centsJul. Class III milk […]

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CHS reports strong input supply chain performance for growers

Mark Dorenkamp — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:21:12 +0000

An official with the nation’s largest ag cooperative is pleased with the movement of crop inputs so far this season. CHS senior vice president Mike Johnston says logistically it’s been a smooth start. “We’ve had good moves of fertilizer up the river, or via unit train, however we’re receiving it across our territory. And so […]

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Sen. Moran calls for stronger CRP flexibility to address drought, wildfire risks

Brent Barnett — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:09:25 +0000

A U.S. Senator from Kansas says lawmakers need to bolster the Conservation Reserve Program. During a Senate Ag Committee hearing on Wednesday, Jerry Moran said producers need improved access to grazing in response to drought and other weather-related disaster events. “I always have known the importance of haying and grazing CRP ground in a drought […]

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Midwest producers brace for another round of severe storms

Kellan Heavican — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:37:30 +0000

An ag meteorologist says more rounds of severe weather across parts of the Midwest could create additional challenges for producers this week. Matt Makens says all forms are possible over the next 48 hours. “From a row crop perspective, there’s nothing we can do. We can’t cover anything. From Wichita, Kansas, up to Des Moines […]

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Nebraska governor says rainfall aiding wildfire recovery efforts

Kellan Heavican — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:33:56 +0000

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says recent precipitation has brought much-needed optimism for ranchers recovering from this spring’s wildfires. He tells Brownfield it’s been an extremely difficult couple of months, but, “When you get into the Cottonwood fire, they’ve had some moisture. It’s helping. There are certain areas in the Sandhills that have had some moisture […]

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Ag coalitions defend USMCA as Trump signals doubts

Mark Dorenkamp — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:29:20 +0000

Ag groups are expressing concern following President Trump saying he is not looking to renew the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. Farmers for Free Trade chairman Bob Hemesath, who farms in northeast Iowa, says failing to extend and strengthen USMCA would be a self-inflicted wound for American agriculture at the worst possible moment. “The uncertainty of […]

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Wet conditions put weed, disease management at top of list for southern Iowa grower

Brent Barnett — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:25:09 +0000

Weed and disease management are currently some top priorities for southwest Iowa farmer Ray Gaesser. “We should be done with corn (spraying) until we may have to put some fungicide on, but we should have the corn taken care of for the summer,” he said. “But the soybeans, we’re focused on herbicide applications.” He tells […]

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Indiana BOAH tightening animal movement restrictions over New World screwworm threat

Erin Anderson — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:54:18 +0000

The Indiana State Board of Animal Health has adopted new interstate movement requirements for livestock and companion animals to prevent New World screwworm from entering the state. Denise Derrer Spears says the greatest threat comes from animals in infected regions. “Those animals need to be accompanied by a pre-entry permit,” she says. “The Board of Animal Health needs to approve it before it arrives in […]

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Growing dairy exports help offset weak domestic demand

Nicole Heslip — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:43:31 +0000

A dairy marketer says a weak U.S. economy could make exports even more critical in the months ahead. Mike North with Ever.ag tells Brownfield, “Consumers have been in what we’ll call okay shape, but some of this most recent economic data suggests that we could see some more headwinds coming from the American consumer.” “With […]

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Severe storms, heavy rain and cooler temperatures ahead

Nicole Heslip — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:32:59 +0000

A state climatologist says summerlike weather is about to take a sharp turn. Michigan’s Jeff Andresen says a huge hot, humid ridge over the central and eastern U.S. will collide with a Canadian cold front, creating a roller coaster of conditions. “That air mass that’s down to the south of this system here is basically tropical, or […]

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Several factors weighing on commodity markets to start the month

Jared White — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:24:11 +0000

The co-founder of AgMarket.net says it was a rough start to the month in the commodity markets. Matt Bennett tells Brownfield that timely rains for much of the Corn Belt are just one factor. “Corn and beans, wheat, they all just absolutely got pummeled.” He says, “We’d had 12 straight sessions of Kansas City wheat […]

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Economist says farm economy recovery unlikely amid record high input costs

Erin Anderson — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:17:04 +0000

An ag economist says the farm economy is not likely to recover anytime soon. David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights says higher input costs are adding additional financial strain. “A few months ago, it felt like we were closer to equilibrium,” he says. “We’ve seen this energy shock really kind of create all sorts of problems […]

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Few surprises expected in USDA June supply and demand report

Carah Hart — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:58:16 +0000

An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says he’s expecting an uneventful supply and demand report from the USDA, with limited changes to U.S. demand. Ben Brown says the USDA has been trimming soybean export expectations due to sluggish sales. “However, I think the market has already baked that in.” He tells Brownfield ethanol […]

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Missouri farmers battle flooded fields as more rain enters forecast

Carah Hart — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:45:11 +0000

Some central Missouri farmers have been busy draining water out of river bottom ground following the heavy rains earlier this week. Andy Clay raises corn and soybeans in Moniteau County. “Sunday into Monday morning, we had just a little over nine inches of rain, which obviously is about three weeks in a row of having […]

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Farmer evaluates marketing strategy as corn and soybean prices ease

Carah Hart — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:33:49 +0000

Corn and soybean futures have come down from their recent highs, and a farmer in eastern South Dakota says he wishes he would have locked in more new crop sales. “I locked about 10 percent in for fall, but I had not locked enough,” says Paul Casper. He tells Brownfield he was hopeful the conflict […]

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