The dollar index (DXY00 ) Friday rose by +0.19%. The dollar recovered from early losses on Friday and moved higher after the University of Michigan US May inflation expectations unexpectedly rose, a hawkish factor for Fed policy. Also, positive comments from Atlanta Fed President Bostic supported the dollar when he...

A Wisconsin farmer says parts and service need to be more available during key times like planting and harvest. Raymond Dietrich raises crops for his dairy near Green Bay.  He tells Brownfield when it’s time to roll, a weekend breakdown can be a serious problem. “Down time for us is...

June WTI crude oil (CLM25 ) Friday closed up +0.87 (+1.41%) and June RBOB gasoline (RBM25 ) closed up +0.0074 (+0.25%). Crude oil and gasoline prices on Friday settled higher after Iran's foreign minister expressed doubts about the status of nuclear talks with the US. Gains in crude were limited...

June Nymex natural gas (NGM25 ) on Friday closed down by -0.028 (-0.83%). June nat-gas prices on Friday slid to a fresh 2-week low on the outlook for cooler US spring temperatures that will dampen nat-gas demand from electricity providers to power air conditioning. On Friday, forecaster Atmospheric G2 said...

The US dairy industry has produced more dairy products with the same amount of milk.  But how is that possible?  Mike North with Ever.Ag provides some background. AUDIO: Healthy Living on dairy production The post Increasing dairy products without growing the dairy herd appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Summer grilling season is just around the corner.  Meredith Carothers with the USDA’s Food Safety Inspection Service says it’s a good time to make sure your grill is cleaned and isn’t at risk of spreading foodborne illnesses. AUDIO: Healthy Living on the importance of a clean grill The post A...

In my opinion, what a week of disseminating information for which will most likely take the weekend to decipher.

CO_LS146 Columbia, SC Friday, May 16, 2025 USDA-SC Dept Ag Market News SC Farm Report on Friday SC Cattle Auctions Weekly Review [Weighted average prices]: Feeder Steers: Medium and Large 1 400-450 lbs 389.94; 450-500 lbs 388.11; 500-550 lbs 360.57; 550-600 lbs 353.58....

Bayer has announced its Crop Science division will be moving crop protection production, research, and development to Germany by the end of 2028. The move is part of the company’s five-year framework to counter pricing challenges with Asia and strengthen global competitiveness. Bayer says it will continue to focus on...

A mid-Michigan farmer says he’s planting more corn this season to hopefully offset lower commodity prices. Zach Wagner tells Brownfield he just started getting seed in the ground over the weekend. “We travel 62 miles from north to south, and up north it was two wet so that’s why we...