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A U.S. Senator from Kansas says lawmakers need to bolster the Conservation Reserve Program. During a Senate Ag Committee hearing on Wednesday, Jerry Moran said producers need improved access to grazing in response to drought [Read More…]

An ag meteorologist says more rounds of severe weather across parts of the Midwest could create additional challenges for producers this week. Matt Makens says all forms are possible over the next 48 hours. “From [Read More…]

Some central Missouri farmers have been busy draining water out of river bottom ground following the heavy rains earlier this week. Andy Clay raises corn and soybeans in Moniteau County.  “Sunday into Monday morning, we [Read More…]

Corn and soybean futures have come down from their recent highs, and a farmer in eastern South Dakota says he wishes he would have locked in more new crop sales. “I locked about 10 percent [Read More…]

The director of swine health for the National Pork Board says there is a lot of disease pressure pork producers are struggling with right now. Speaking to Brownfield during the World Pork Expo in Des [Read More…]

A dairy nutritionist says that with the end of Brown Midrib corn on the horizon, farmers are asking if low-lignin alfalfa can take its place in the rations. Dr. Isaac Salfer with the University of [Read More…]

Purdue University’s Digital Innovation in Agri-Food Systems Laboratory is using AI to help the ag sector stay ahead of product demand. Jarrod Sutton, Purdue DIAL Ventures managing director, explains more about the use of artifical [Read More…]

The Deputy Secretary at the USDA says most elements of the agency’s reorganization are expected to be completed by the end of the year. “We’re moving full speed ahead,” Stephen Vaden tells Brownfield. He says [Read More…]

Farmland values are mixed in south-central Minnesota. Compeer Financial certified appraiser Jeremy Fluegge says he uses three benchmark properties to evaluate the market. “One of the markets has actually gone up in the last 12 [Read More…]

A U.S. House subcommittee is considering legislation that would expand veterinary public health services in Tribal and rural areas. Alaskan Congressman and bill sponsor Nick Begich says limited access to veterinary care increases the risk [Read More…]

New alfalfa varieties can take up to 11 years to reach farmers’ fields, but Forage Genetics International’s Phil Bollman says that long pipeline is delivering healthier, higher-yielding options for today’s growers. Bollman tells Brownfield that [Read More…]

Jul. corn $4.19 and 1/2, up 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.13 and 3/4, down 2 centsJul. soybean meal $301.10, down $1.60Jul. soybean oil 74.91, up 35 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.85 and 1/4, up 2 centsAug. live [Read More…]

A market analyst says tight margins is contributing to the decline of  of small cow-calf operations.  Matt McQuagge with CattleFax says the U.S. has seen a 30 percent of its operations over the last 3 [Read More…]

A technical service veterinarian with Pharmgate Animal Health says pork producers are struggling with Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) this year. Speaking to Brownfield during World Pork Expo in Des Moines last week, Dr. [Read More…]

Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Jared Walls, says Enlist One herbicide has more than 1,700 qualified tank-mix partners so farmers can choose from a long list of herbicides to add to the tank for a [Read More…]

Each year the Illinois Corn Marketing Board utilizes check-off funding to host several communications interns that are pursuing careers in agriculture. In this Managing for Profit, Lydia Rogers, former IL Corn intern, discusses her experience [Read More…]

As additional cases of New World screwworm are being confirmed, the state of Texas and the US Department of Agriculture are stepping up efforts to stop its spread.   Dr. Bud Dinges, Texas State Veterinarian, says animal surveillance remains critical to containing the pest. “This is [Read More…]

A farmer in eastern South Dakota says conditions look great heading into the growing season. “We’re really lucky, it’s kind of a garden spot right here.” Paul Casper, who farms in Kingsbury County, tells Brownfield [Read More…]

Consistent rains continue to impact fieldwork across Missouri, bringing some flooding, planting delays, and overall, good crop progress. Farmer Nathan Alpers, who raises corn, soybeans and hay in Cooper County, says his farm got more [Read More…]

Recent scattered rainfall events have been welcomed by Wisconsin farmers. T.J. Draeger grows crops for his dairy near Marathon City. He says, “Our crops have really looked good, especially after the heat and the rain [Read More…]