The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed a second case of New World screwworm. This detection was found in a one-month-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, less than 6 miles from the first incident.  The USDA says it has intensified sterile fly operations, and two million sterile screwworm flies will be dispersed The post USDA confirms second case of New World screwworm appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Soybeans finished the day lower.  Weather continues to be a big factor for the market, especially with less than stellar export demand.  Crop development conditions are generally favorable.  Soybean meal, along with soybean oil and crude oil were all lower Friday.  The market also continues to look for signs of demand from China, there has The post Soybeans and corn continue to slide appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

A swine veterinarian is encouraging U.S. livestock producers not to panic following the confirmation of New World screwworm in South Texas. Pat Hoffman is with Elanco. “First thing I’d say is ‘take a deep breath.’ The United States has dealt with this before and we’ve eradicated it. And so it’s nothing new really (and) we The post Producers should stay calm but vigilant over New World screwworm detection appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Jul. corn $4.17 and 1/2, down 7 centsJul. soybeans $11.21 and 1/2, down 8 centsJul. soybean meal $308.50, down $5.20Jul. soybean oil 74.12, down 217 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.80, down 1 and 3/4 centsAug. live cattle $241.65, up 12 centsAug. feeder cattle $353.90, up 52 centsJul. lean hogs $98.80, down $2.80Jul. Class III milk closed The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 5, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and rainfall across most of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to the northern Rockies and environs. Meanwhile, drier-than-normal weather should be limited to the Northeast and Pacific Northwest. The post Another pattern shift ahead; a cool-down for some, increased rainfall chances for most areas appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.