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On the latest episode of Outdoor Adventures, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett sits down with Dr. John Delony – bestselling author, mental health expert and host of ‪@TheDrJohnDelonyShow‬ on the Ramsey Network. John dives into his hunting [Read More…]

Farmers and processors are pleased the federal milk marketing order updates have been approved, but more regional changes could be coming. Hatley, Wisconsin farmer and new Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative President Heidi Fischer says, “As [Read More…]

The CEO of Indiana Corn and Soybean says continuing to grow exports will help U.S. farmers improve profitability. Courtney Kingrey tells Brownfield, “60% of US exports are concentrated in just four markets, which are China, [Read More…]

An extension plant pathologist says some farmers are looking at fungicides for cost savings. Alison Robertson with Iowa State University tells Brownfield corn growers are concerned about input costs. “And I saw that there’s a [Read More…]

A professor of crop physiology at the University of Illinois says research has shown two primary management components of high yielding soybeans. Dr. Fred Below says farmers can’t manage the weather, but they can manage [Read More…]

A new study from the Iowa Pork Producers Association reveals pig farmers are a vital component of the state’s economy. IPPA President Matt Gent tells Brownfield the pork industry contributed $15.4 billion in value added [Read More…]

Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield The head of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association says several biodiesel plants have idled across the state. Monte Shaw tells Brownfield the plants stopped production after the blenders tax credit ended [Read More…]

Farmers and agricultural researchers are evaluating how ideal cropping systems are progressing as part of a long-term USDA research project. Phil Robertson says MSU’s Long-Term Agroecosystem Research project is one of 18 across the country that’s [Read More…]

A third case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in a Jay County (east central), Indiana commercial turkey operation. Denise Derrer Spears with Indiana’s Board of Animal Health says more than 18,000 birds [Read More…]

Past cycles could shed light on how the ag equipment market will perform in 2025 and beyond. Kim Schmidt with Ag Equipment Intelligence suggests agriculture is cyclical, which she says is encouraging given the current [Read More…]

Cash dairy prices were mostly steady with light trading activity Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Dry whey was unchanged at $0.7375.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.89. No sales were [Read More…]

Many growers are already planning their early season nitrogen applications for the spring. On this episode of the Nitrogen Corner, an agronomy expert with Koch Agronomic Services discusses some of his recommendations to help growers [Read More…]

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President-elect Donald Trump has announced several picks to fill key roles at the USDA.    Luke Lindberg, the president and CEO of South Dakota Trade, an organization that helps companies with international trade issues, has [Read More…]

An ethanol producer says thin margins and cold weather will likely trigger production cutbacks by next week. Erik Huschitt with Badger State Ethanol in Monroe, Wisconsin tells Brownfield ethanol production has been strong, but there’s [Read More…]

Dairy checkoff programs in Michigan and Florida have announced a new strategic partnership to increase dairy promotions across both states. United Dairy Industry of Michigan CEO Melissa Gerharter will lead the organizations through the transition. [Read More…]

The USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service didn’t take long to tally the farmer votes on the federal milk marketing order proposal. The process of opening the federal milk marketing orders took about two years, but ended [Read More…]

Mar. corn closed at $4.74 and 1/2, down 4 and 1/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.19, down 23 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $294.40, down $7.60Mar. soybean oil closed at 45.03, down 124 [Read More…]

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were down sharply on fund and technical liquidation, despite another round of steady to higher direct business. The USDA says beef export sales of 9,700 tons were [Read More…]