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A U.S. Representative from Iowa says Congress needs to pass legislation that protects the nation’s food supply from foreign entities like China. Republican Ashley Hinson recently helped introduce the Ending China’s Unfair Advantage Act, which she says would “prohibit American taxpayer dollars from funding a U.N. slush fund until China...

A commercial elevator with business in Canada says grain movement has been heavier than normal to get ahead of next week’s potential tariffs. Adam Geers is the Vice President of Operations at Michigan Agricultural Commodities. “Right now we’re working with these end users that say hey, can we work to...

Direct cash cattle trade activity remains at a standstill.  Buyers and sellers are facing off – and it will come down to who breaks first.  There’s been a handful of deals in Iowa at $222 live, that’s sharply higher than last week’s weighted average basis.  Asking prices are holding firm...

HOUSTON – Mother Nature's version of "Friday Night Lights" may be an unwelcome sight for fans heading to Houston's TDECU stadium to catch the UFL's opening night matchup pitting the St. Louis Battlehawks against the hometown Roughnecks.Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. CT but the weather could push that back....

CoreWeave’s downsized IPO is still the largest tech offering in the U.S. since 2021. Here’s what you should know about CRWV stock on its Nasdaq debut.

The director of federal government relations for Gevo says she remains optimistic about the future of the sustainable aviation fuels industry. Kathy Bergren tells Brownfield that SAF aligns with the Trump administration’s goal of increasing the nation’s energy production. “Support for agriculture and support for rural communities,” she says. “This...

Star of the West Milling Company has announced a new partnership with the Swedish company Improvin’ to help growers better track their sustainability efforts. Climate Smart Advisor Katie Adam with Star of the West tells Brownfield, “The first step to sustainability is figuring out your baseline.” “The only way to...

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK25 ) today is down -0.15 (-0.79%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK25 ) is down -1.90 (-0.35%). Sugar prices today extended this week's decline to 2-week lows. Forecasted rain for Brazil has eased dryness concerns and is weighing on sugar prices. Meteorologist...

May ICE NY cocoa (CCK25 ) today is up +76 (+0.95%), and May ICE London cocoa #7 (CAK25 ) is up +92 (+1.49%). Cocoa prices today recovered from early losses and posted moderate gains on a decline in the dollar (DXY00 ). Since posting 4-1/2 month lows last Friday, cocoa...

While cattle prices have been rallying since the 2020 low, reaching higher and higher new record peaks, the hog futures have been choppy. With the peak 2025 grilling season only two months away, the hogs could catch a bid as the demand will likely increase.