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Wisconsin’s first avian influenza case in a dairy herd means a change in the state’s milk testing procedure. Adam Brock with the state’s Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection says Wisconsin was able to [Read More…]

Farmers from across the country are stressing the need for congressional intervention to secure ag labor policy. North Carolina apple grower Linda Pryor tells Brownfield she’s very appreciative of the Department of Labor reforming how [Read More…]

Cash dairy prices were mixed Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Dry whey remained unchanged at $0.7050.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.02 at $1.34.  Two sales were recorded at $1.34 and $1.3475.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.42.  No sales were recorded.  Butter prices were down $0.03 at $1.3850. Eight sales were recorded, ranging from $1.38 to $1.39.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0125 at $1.17.  Five sales were recorded, ranging from $1.1575 to $1.17.  [Read More…]

The president of the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association is celebrating several successes as 2025 ends. Jake Thompson of Barnesville says the state increased the elk and wolf depredation funds. “That was really really huge because [Read More…]

A livestock economist says he’s seeing some data that suggests at least some herd expansion could be underway. Kenny Burdine is with the University of Kentucky. “Cow slaughter is still running about 18 percent below [Read More…]

The co-founder of AgMarket.Net says China’s lack of U.S. soybean imports isn’t overly surprising due to the recent trade dispute. Jim McCormick says they usually buy lots of grain during the fall, but “What you’re [Read More…]

Many challenges can emerge when farmers spray herbicides to control weeds. Drew Butler, adjuvant portfolio manager for Loveland Products, says one issue that often arises involves the water used for mixing. “Anytime you’re using a [Read More…]

Missouri Soybean Association President Renee Fordyce says agriculture is hurting right now and it’s important to take care of others, not just in the holiday season. Listen to learn more now! The post Taking Care [Read More…]

An ag financing specialist says growers should stay in close contact with their lenders regardless of whether they qualify for the USDA’s Bridge Assistance Program. Ian McGonigal with GreenStone Farm Credit Services tells Brownfield, “At [Read More…]

An extension ag economist is watching soybean export business to close out what should be a quiet end to 2025. Chad Hart with Iowa State University says there’s typically not a lot of market activity [Read More…]

Legislation that would remove wolves from the Endangered Species List has again passed the U.S. House of Representatives.  Congressman Tom Tiffany of Wisconsin co-authored the Pet and Livestock Protection Act and says the carnage has [Read More…]

An analyst says a weather scare in South America could help improve U.S. grain prices, but so far, there aren’t any concerns. Michael Cordonnier with Soybean and Corn Advisor says Brazil’s soybeans are expected to [Read More…]

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling, seeing notable week-to-week losses. Soybeans continue to monitor weather in South America, which looks good, aside from dry conditions in parts of Argentina. The Buenos Aires Grain [Read More…]

An agronomy systems specialist at Ohio State University says farmers should start planning their weed management strategies for the 2026 crop year. Stephanie Karhoff says weed control starts in the fall.  “That herbicide burndown is really going [Read More…]

The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says he’s optimistic lawmakers can make progress on a new farm bill in 2026. John Boozman from Arkansas says even in an election year it’s possible. “If [Read More…]

U.S. egg supplies should remain tight in the near-term, but there are some signs of expansion. The USDA says 8.692 billion eggs were produced in November 2025, a dip of 3% from November 2024, with [Read More…]

The Illinois state climatologist says a snowy start to winter and a Christmas warm-up could help ease the lingering effects of the fall drought in the Midwest. Dr. Trent Ford tells Brownfield soil temperatures under [Read More…]

The USDA’s latest Cattle on Feed report shows big year-to-year drops for placements and marketings. Placements into U.S. feedlots during November 2025 were the lowest since this series of reports began, falling 11% from November [Read More…]

A trade policy expert at Ohio State University says the trade disruptions with China this year could have lasting impacts on U.S. ag exports. Ian Sheldon tells Brownfield, “This year’s trade war beginning with the [Read More…]

The Nebraska Farm Bureau says any state water regulations that could be introduced in 2026 should have flexibility for producers. Senior legislative director Bruce Riecker says the Governor’s Water Quantity and Quality Task Force is [Read More…]