The USDA has trimmed its expectations for red meat and poultry production this year. Beef is now projected at 26.423 billion pounds, a drop of 277 million because of import restrictions from Mexico due to New World screwworm and lower dressed weights, with an average steer price of $214.51 per...

The trade agreement in principle with the United Kingdom could be an opportunity for the state’s ethanol industry. Wendy Osborn says Ohio is currently the 7th largest producer of ethanol in the country. “There are seven plants here in Ohio for corn ethanol production,” she says. “Almost 40% of our...

The dollar index (DXY00 ) Monday rallied sharply to a 1-month high and finished up by +1.48%. The dollar surged Monday after the US and China agreed to temporarily lower tariffs on each other's products. Also, Monday's jump in the 10-year T-note yield to a 4-week high strengthened the dollar's...

The chief operating officer at Genus PIC says pigs produced to be resistant to Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) have been approved for sale to U.S. consumers by the Food and Drug Administration. Matt Culbertson tells Brownfield it’s the latest step in bringing gene-edited pigs to market. “It doesn’t...

The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition is urging Congress to prevent putting a new farm bill in jeopardy by at least maintaining USDA spending in the reconciliation process. Policy Director Mike Lavendar tells Brownfield it’s hard to quantify the ramifications of lost essential services if the House Ag Committee goes through...

June WTI crude oil (CLM25 ) Monday closed up +0.93 (+1.52%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM25 ) closed up +0.0247 (+1.17%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Monday settled sharply higher, with crude posting a 2-week high and gasoline posting a 6-week high. Crude prices rallied sharply Monday after the...

June Nymex natural gas (NGM25 ) on Monday closed down by -0.149 (-3.93%). June nat-gas prices on Monday fell from a 1-month high and settled sharply lower on the outlook for near-normal US temperatures to reduce electricity demand for air conditioning. On Monday, forecaster Atmospheric G2 said warm temperatures initially...

A pesky disturbance drifting across the Southeast will deliver heavy showers and thunderstorms during the next couple of days, with widespread totals of 2 to 4 inches expected in the middle Atlantic States.  Higher amounts may occur on southeast-facing slopes of the central and southern Appalachians.  Meanwhile, a storm system...

The USDA is projecting larger cotton and rice stocks in the coming marketing year. New crop rice ending stocks are seen at 47.5 million hundredweight, with increased imports and decreased exports canceling out a decline in production, while old crop stocks were up slightly from April to 45 million hundredweight...

An ag tech company says its new light activated non-GMO seed traits have received a funding boost. Alex Fotsch with BioLumic tells Brownfield xTraits are the world’s first seed traits activated purely by precise light signals. “A one-time light signal before the seeds ever reach the field. They are non-GMO...

After a revenue beat in Q1 and upbeat guidance for the year ahead, at least one analyst sees PINS stock hitting $50 this year.

Copper’s July futures are primed for a seasonal price dip, driven by China’s economic slowdown and hefty LME inventories. Seasonal data reveals a consistent sell pattern, allowing traders to profit with futures or options. Uncover the strategy and risks to seize this bearish opportunity.

Here are three things to watch for signs that cattle futures prices are topping.

Shopify stock rallies as investors cheer its upcoming inclusion in the Nasdaq-100. Benchmark analysts expect SHOP shares to rip higher from here.

A northwest Iowa farmer says he plans to conduct some research trials on his operation during the growing season. Brent Swart, who currently serves as president of the Iowa Soybean Association, says cover crops will be a big focus. “How we can continue to be better at implementing cover crops...