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This Week in Agribusiness, December 20, 2025
www.farmprogress.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:34 PM
This Week in Agribusiness, December 20, 2025
Choose combine attachments that pay off in the field
www.farmprogress.com
December 20, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Choose combine attachments that pay off in the field
Illinois relies on complaint-driven enforcement as pesticide drift concerns grow
Illinois relies on complaint-driven enforcement as pesticide drift concerns grow
Organic farmer Patsy Hopper, who lives five miles south of Urbana, has filed at least 11 complaints about pesticide drift with the Illinois Department of Agriculture in the last five years after he…
cu-citizenaccess.org
December 20, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Illinois relies on complaint-driven enforcement as pesticide drift concerns grow
Wolf delisting bill passes House
Wolf delisting bill passes House - Brownfield Ag News
Legislation that would remove wolves from the Endangered Species List has again passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin co-authored the Pet and Livestock Protection...
www.brownfieldagnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Wolf delisting bill passes House
Cordonnier: lack of South America weather problems keeps grain prices in check
Cordonnier: lack of South America weather problems keeps grain prices in check - Brownfield Ag News
An analyst says a weather scare in South America could help improve U.S. grain prices, but so far, there aren’t any concerns. Michael Cordonnier with Soybean and Corn Advisor says Brazil’s soybeans...
www.brownfieldagnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Cordonnier: lack of South America weather problems keeps grain prices in check
Soybeans see another round of losses, with corn weak and wheat mixed
Soybeans see another round of losses, with corn weak and wheat mixed - Brownfield Ag News
Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, seeing notable week-to-week losses. Soybeans continue to monitor weather in South America, which looks good, aside from dry conditions in parts of Argentina....
www.brownfieldagnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Soybeans see another round of losses, with corn weak and wheat mixed
Weed management strategies for 2026
Weed management strategies for 2026 - Brownfield Ag News
An agronomy systems specialist at Ohio State University says farmers should start planning their weed management strategies for the 2026 crop year. Stephanie Karhoff says weed control starts in the fall. ...
www.brownfieldagnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Weed management strategies for 2026
Boozman: lawmakers can make headway on farm bill in 2026
Boozman: lawmakers can make headway on farm bill in 2026 - Brownfield Ag News
The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says he’s optimistic lawmakers can make progress on a new farm bill in 2026. John Boozman from Arkansas says even in an election year it’s possible. “If...
www.brownfieldagnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Boozman: lawmakers can make headway on farm bill in 2026
Cattle, hog futures higher to finish the week
Cattle, hog futures higher to finish the week - Brownfield Ag News
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were supported by higher boxed beef, ahead of the USDA’s On Feed report. February live cattle closed $2.40 higher at $230.80 and April live...
www.brownfieldagnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Cattle, hog futures higher to finish the week
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 19, 2025
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 19, 2025 - Brownfield Ag News
Mar. corn $4.43 and 3/4, down 3/4 centJan. soybeans $10.49 and 1/4, down 3 centsJan. soybean meal $297.60, down 80 centsJan soybean oil 47.90, down 11 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.09 and 3/4, up 2 centsFeb....
www.brownfieldagnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 19, 2025
USTR plans to address agricultural disputes in USMCA review
USTR plans to address agricultural disputes in USMCA review - Brownfield Ag News
The U.S. Trade Representative says unresolved agricultural issues remain a top priority in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Ambassador Jamieson Greer recently told lawmakers improving market access for...
www.brownfieldagnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 9:49 PM
USTR plans to address agricultural disputes in USMCA review
November egg numbers down on year, placements vary by type
November egg numbers down on year, placements vary by type - Brownfield Ag News
U.S. egg supplies should remain tight in the near-term, but there are some signs of expansion. The USDA says 8.692 billion eggs were produced in November 2025, a dip of 3% from November 2024, with total...
www.brownfieldagnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 9:34 PM
November egg numbers down on year, placements vary by type
Snowfall deceiving as Midwest drought concerns linger
Snowfall deceiving as Midwest drought concerns linger - Brownfield Ag News
The Illinois state climatologist says a snowy start to winter and a Christmas warm-up could help ease the lingering effects of the fall drought in the Midwest. Dr. Trent Ford tells Brownfield soil temperatures...
www.brownfieldagnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Snowfall deceiving as Midwest drought concerns linger
USDA: November cattle placements, marketings well below a year ago
USDA: November cattle placements, marketings well below a year ago - Brownfield Ag News
The USDA’s latest Cattle on Feed report shows big year-to-year drops for placements and marketings. Placements into U.S. feedlots during November 2025 were the lowest since this series of reports began,...
www.brownfieldagnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 9:04 PM
USDA: November cattle placements, marketings well below a year ago
Economist says trade tensions with China in 2025 could have lasting impacts on U.S. ag exports
Economist says trade tensions with China in 2025 could have lasting impacts on U.S. ag exports - Brownfield Ag News
A trade policy expert at Ohio State University says the trade disruptions with China this year could have lasting impacts on U.S. ag exports. Ian Sheldon tells Brownfield, “This year’s trade war beginning...
www.brownfieldagnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Economist says trade tensions with China in 2025 could have lasting impacts on U.S. ag exports
Nebraska Farm Bureau urges flexibility in potential 2026 water regulations
Nebraska Farm Bureau urges flexibility in potential 2026 water regulations - Brownfield Ag News
The Nebraska Farm Bureau says any state water regulations that could be introduced in 2026 should have flexibility for producers. Senior legislative director Bruce Riecker says the Governor’s Water...
www.brownfieldagnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Nebraska Farm Bureau urges flexibility in potential 2026 water regulations
Congressional debate over ACA tax credits could impact one in four farmers
Congressional debate over ACA tax credits could impact one in four farmers - Brownfield Ag News
A member of the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform says the ongoing debate in Congress to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits will directly impact many farmers. “Something...
www.brownfieldagnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Congressional debate over ACA tax credits could impact one in four farmers
Cash dairy prices mixed Friday
Cash dairy prices mixed Friday - Brownfield Ag News
Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.7050. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0075 at $1.36. Four sales were recorded,...
www.brownfieldagnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Cash dairy prices mixed Friday
Midday cash livestock markets
Midday cash livestock markets - Brownfield Ag News
Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet. Bids have resurfaced at $227 live and $356 dressed. Asking prices are round $358 dressed in the North and $232 to $233 live in the South. Dressed deals...
www.brownfieldagnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Midday cash livestock markets
Iowa cattle leaders eye strong demand, legislative issues in 2026
Iowa cattle leaders eye strong demand, legislative issues in 2026 - Brownfield Ag News
The CEO of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association says many of the state’s producers are optimistic heading into 2026. Bryan Whaley tells Brownfield that was the sentiment at this month’s Iowa Cattle...
www.brownfieldagnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Iowa cattle leaders eye strong demand, legislative issues in 2026
Callahan, other ag nominees confirmed by Senate
Callahan, other ag nominees confirmed by Senate - Brownfield Ag News
The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed a package of President Trump’s nominees for administrative positions, which included some key agricultural appointments. Julie Callahan was confirmed as the next...
www.brownfieldagnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Callahan, other ag nominees confirmed by Senate
Asian Copperleaf identified in Illinois
Asian Copperleaf identified in Illinois - Brownfield Ag News
A professor of weed sciences at the University of Illinois has confirmed the presence of Asian copperleaf in the northwestern part of the state. Aaron Hager says little is known about the invasive weed...
www.brownfieldagnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Asian Copperleaf identified in Illinois
Lawmakers press ag committee leaders on specialty crop aid
Lawmakers press ag committee leaders on specialty crop aid - Brownfield Ag News
A bipartisan group of lawmakers are asking U.S. House and Senate Ag Committee leaders to ensure specialty crop growers get immediate and fair relief from the USDA. USDA has set aside $1 billion for specialty...
www.brownfieldagnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Lawmakers press ag committee leaders on specialty crop aid
Central A&M FFA Members Attend Lake Land Ag Open House
Central A&M FFA Members Attend Lake Land Ag Open House
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www.breezecourier.com
December 19, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Central A&M FFA Members Attend Lake Land Ag Open House
A wide-range of temperatures across Heartland; fair save for Great Lakes area snow showers
A wide-range of temperatures across Heartland; fair save for Great Lakes area snow showers - Brownfield Ag News
Across the Corn Belt, a shot of cold air trails a departing cold front. Friday morning’s minimum temperatures fell below 0°F as far south as northern Iowa. Early Friday, snow showers are occurring...
www.brownfieldagnews.com
December 19, 2025 at 3:19 PM
A wide-range of temperatures across Heartland; fair save for Great Lakes area snow showers