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May 20 | Closing Market Report

The May 20, 2026, Closing Market Report covered agricultural commodities, local infrastructure legislation, global energy supply chain disruptions, and international weather impacts. Market analysts noted that commodity prices initially rallied on potential Chinese agricultural purchases following a diplomatic meeting, ...
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Mid-Day Market Report for May 20, 2026

Mid-Day Market Report for May 20, 2026
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Feenstra “bullish” on farm bill passage as Senate action nears

A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is optimistic the Senate will maintain momentum on the farm bill. Randy Feenstra of Iowa tells Brownfield the Senate Ag Committee could mark up its version within a month. "That's a ...
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Weekend storm ravages grain setup on north Iowa farm

A farmer in north-central Iowa lost about 100,000 bushels of grain storage capacity following a weekend storm. Josh Hitzhusen of Rockwell says straight-line winds sent a 48-foot bin hurtling across his farmyard Friday night. "Kind of laid it over ...
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Hinson says USMCA renewal needed, calls for some adjustments

A U.S. Representative from Iowa says adjustments to the USMCA trade agreement should be considered during this summer's reauthorization process. Republican Ashley Hinson tells Brownfield crop and livestock producers have benefited from the deal, but, "I know there's been ...
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May 19 | Closing Market Report

This May 19, 2026, Closing Market Report covers a range of agricultural, economic, and weather updates. In the commodity markets, speculation regarding potential US-China trade deals caused a brief market rally, though prices quickly pulled back due to a ...
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Cystic fibrosis not holding back University of Illinois coach

May is cystic fibrosis (CF) awareness month. One person's diagnosis hasn't slowed her down in the world of agriculture. Central Illinois native Elli Burris had a passion for animals and ag through her experience in 4-H and FFA ...
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Farmers say Washington isn’t delivering for agriculture

Frustration is mounting in farm country as producers remain under financial pressure. An Illinois farmer says policies implemented by the administration and Congress have made an economic situation worse. "We certainly have to hold these people in check because ...
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Iowa agronomist urges farmers to scout for early season crop diseases

An extension agronomist is concerned conditions in northern Iowa are favorable for seedling diseases. Angie Rieck-Hinz with Iowa State University says April was wet and May has started cool. "I would be looking for seedling diseases in both corn ...
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Three quarters of Illinois crops planted

A central Illinois farmer says the wet spring has made finishing planting a challenge. Jim Reed, who grows corn and soybeans in Piatt County, tells Brownfield... "We've got maybe a couple days of planting left." He says, "The ...
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May 18 | Closing Market Report

The May 18, 2026, Closing Market Report highlighted a strong rebound in commodity futures, fueled by optimism over a potential $17 billion increase in Chinese agricultural purchases facilitated by the Trump administration's proposed US-China Board of Trade. Discussing global ...
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Fed survey shows 7th district land values stable, cash rents decline

A policy advisor with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago says overall land values across the 7th district held strong in the first quarter of 2026. David Oppedahl tells Brownfield, "Up a little bit from a year ago, 3% ...
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