Month: March 2026

Cash dairy prices were steady to higher again Friday except for butter at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey was up $0.01 at $0.66. No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0175 at $1.53.  Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.51 to $1.53.  Cheese barrels were up $0.0175, also closing at $1.53.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was down [Read More…]

Ohio State University researchers are studying which wheat production practices provide the best return on investment. Agronomist Laura Lindsey tells Brownfield the ‘Wheat to Beat’ project with the Ohio Small Grains Marketing Program has been [Read More…]

The deputy director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says more farmers are reaching out for mental health resources. Kristi Jones tells Brownfield, “We’re seeing an increase in telehealth and in-person sessions utilized.” She says [Read More…]

The role of soy is essential for a nutritious American diet. It benefits consumer health and drives value for U.S. farmers. Learn more about the different ways soy is helping households in this Managing for [Read More…]

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures in the East, while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail from the Pacific Coast to the Mississippi River.  Meanwhile, near- or [Read More…]

An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says farmers have been using the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program payments to help with cash flow. Ben Brown tells Brownfield “whether that’s to pay down debts or [Read More…]