Year: 2026

The Lone Star tick is a vector for Alpha-Gal syndrome, wich can cause a red meat allergy.  It has populations that have been established in the Northeast, South, mid-south, and Midwest and can be commonly [Read More…]

A state FFA officer says National FFA Week showcases the opportunities available for young people. Wisconsin’s Parliamentarian Max Luedtke tells Brownfield FFA prepares students with leadership skills. “Such as job interviews, delivering speeches, how to [Read More…]

An ag economist suggests there could be shocks to the market in the year ahead. Tanner Ehmke with CoBank says the transition out of a La Nina weather pattern might usher in price volatility. “There [Read More…]

The vice president of government affairs with the National Pork Producers Council says the U.S. pork industry stands to benefit from a flurry of new trade frameworks in southeast Asia. Maria Zieba says agreements with [Read More…]

Soybeans were mixed. The trade’s monitoring harvest in Brazil, now around 30% complete, and development weather in Argentina. Argentina’s crop rating has slid quite a bit this year but did improve a little after recent [Read More…]

At the, Chicago Mercantile Exchange ,live and feeder cattle futures were sharply lower, pressured by profit taking, technical liquidation, and a generally bearish day in the broader market due to tariff uncertainties. April live was [Read More…]

Mar. corn $4.27 and 1/2, unchangedMar. soybeans $11.34 and 1/4, down 3 and 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal $308.70, down $1.10Mar. soybean oil 59.39, up 47 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.69 and 1/2, down 44 centsApr. live [Read More…]

An ag lender says low prices will likely cause fewer planted rice acres in eastern Arkansas this spring; a concern for the largest rice producing state in the country. Greg Cole with AgHeritage Farm Credit [Read More…]

The founder and CEO of POET says he’s disappointed that nationwide, year-round E15 continues to face roadblocks. “We have been working on that for literally over a decade,” Jeff Broin told Brownfield. “I cannot believe [Read More…]

U.S. egg production started 2026 on a solid note. The USDA says 9.196 billion eggs were produced during January, up 2% on the year, with the average number of layers and average production per layer [Read More…]

Several Wisconsin ag policy bills moved forward as the State Assembly wrapped up its session Friday. Bills that have already cleared the Senate and now head to Governor Tony Evers for signature or veto include: [Read More…]

The leader of a Pella, Iowa-based equipment manufacturer says continued innovation and rising demand are fueling new manufacturing investments. Vermeer Corporation president and CEO Jason Andringa tells Brownfield the company has unveiled plans to build [Read More…]