● Cattle prices are experiencing a slight decline but remain significantly higher than they were last year.

● Producers should consider risk management strategies, especially in volatile markets.

● Slaughter data shows a decrease in cattle and hog numbers compared to last year.

● Trade data indicates a significant drop in beef exports, particularly to China.

● High beef prices are leading to increased imports to meet demand.

● Pork exports are shifting, with Mexico becoming the largest destination.

● Tariff discussions, especially with Brazil, could impact beef supply and prices.

● Market access is crucial for maintaining profitability in the livestock sector.

● Upcoming reports will provide insights into beef and pork production forecasts.

● The cyclical nature of the cattle industry affects pricing and supply dynamics.

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Brownfield's Meghan Grebner has a look at closing markets for September 5th.

December corn was $4.18 down $.01 and 3/4

November soybeans were $10.27 down $.06

October soybean meal was $280.50 up $.40

October soybean oil was 50.81 down 70 points

December wheat was $5.19 and 1/2 down 2 and 1/2

October live cattle were $235.97 down $.97

October feeder cattle were $357.90 down $1.05

October lean hogs were $96.02 up $1.00.

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On this week’s episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brent Barnett sits down with his friend Lance Cornelius ahead of Iowa’s 2025 archery season for a conversation about food plot management, and Lance’s recent acquisition of a new hunting property.

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Carla Schultz is a Director on the United Soybean Board, as well as the Communication & Education Chair. Carla and her family raise soybeans, corn, pigs, beef cattle, alfalfa, black and navy beans, and wheat on their Michigan farm. Learn more as she speaks to Brownfield about investing farmer dollars to increase demand, how the checkoff supports innovation, and why the USB is powering a shift towards sustainable products. 

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Brownfield's Meghan Grebner has an early look at what's happening in the soybean, corn, cattle, and hog markets

Soybeans and corn continue to watch weather and demand

Wheat is watching global supplies and demand

Live and feeder cattle are pressured by the week's steady to lower cash business

Hogs remain concerned about long-term demand

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Headlines on today’s episode include:

-Industry anxiously awaiting September WASDE

-Corn futures under pressure

-Grassley anticipates farmer aid at some point

-Farmers concerned about crisis looming in ag economy

-Late-season corn disease brings concerns

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Brownfield's Meghan Grebner has a look at closing markets for Thursday, September 4, 2025.

December corn was $4.19 and 3/4 up $.01 and 3/4 

November soybeans were $10.33 up $.01 and 1/2

October soybean meal was $280.10 up $2.40

October soybean oil was 51.51 up 7 points

December wheat was $5.19 and 1/2 down 2 and 1/2

October live cattle were $236.95 down $1.37

October feeder cattle were $358.95 down $2.55

October lean hogs were $95.02 up $1.20. 

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Brownfield's Meghan Grebner has a look at what's been happening in the markets

Soybeans are lower on continued demand concerns

Corn is mixed, watching weather and demand

Wheat is pressure by large global supplies

Live and feeder cattle are watching direct business develop

Hogs are mixed watching demand

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Sustainability is helping US soybean farmers stay competitive. In this Managing for Profit, hear from Carla Schultz on how the United Soybean Board is powering a shift toward more sustainable products—and proving its value to global buyers.

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Headlines on today’s episode include:

-Where to Store a Large Crop?

-Storage, basis continue to be red flag for harvest

-Grain Flow Disruptions Expected

-Boosting soy demand through biofuels

-An uptick in demand for replacements

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