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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…]

Iowa has some of the highest crop condition ratings in the country. USDA’s latest weekly crop progress report rates 84 percent of corn in the state in good to excellent condition, compared to 67 percent [Read More…]

Minnesota’s commissioner of agriculture is encouraged by crop progress across the state. Thom Petersen tells Brownfield planting is winding down and recent moisture is beneficial. “Seems like the rains came really timely, so that has [Read More…]

The executive director of the Michigan Wheat Program says the crop is progressing ahead of average as harvest nears. Jody Pollock-Newsom tells Brownfield, “This year, it just seemed like everything just fell together well.” “As [Read More…]

Farmers talked about trade, labor, prices, and what’s been done so far during President Trump’s visit to a Wisconsin farm Friday. The President touted his administration’s achievements before a panel of farmers and agribusiness representatives [Read More…]

Farmers and supporters waited several hours before President Trump’s farmer roundtable event in northwestern Wisconsin Friday. One of them was Becky Gee, a large animal vet in South Dakota who was raised on her family’s [Read More…]

The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed a second case of New World screwworm. This detection was found in a one-month-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, less than 6 miles from the [Read More…]

Soybeans finished the day lower.  Weather continues to be a big factor for the market, especially with less than stellar export demand.  Crop development conditions are generally favorable.  Soybean meal, along with soybean oil and [Read More…]

A swine veterinarian is encouraging U.S. livestock producers not to panic following the confirmation of New World screwworm in South Texas. Pat Hoffman is with Elanco. “First thing I’d say is ‘take a deep breath.’ [Read More…]

Jul. corn $4.17 and 1/2, down 7 centsJul. soybeans $11.21 and 1/2, down 8 centsJul. soybean meal $308.50, down $5.20Jul. soybean oil 74.12, down 217 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.80, down 1 and 3/4 centsAug. live [Read More…]

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and rainfall across most of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to the northern Rockies and environs. Meanwhile, [Read More…]

A market analyst says the data shows China has followed through on some of its soybean purchase commitments, but not all of them. Don Roose with U.S. Commodities tells Brownfield… “We think that has happened, [Read More…]

Farm Rescue has a named a new executive director. Fifth-generation Nebraska farmer Shari Rogge-Fidler was recently selected to fill the leadership position. She tells Brownfield one of her initial goals is to help further strengthen [Read More…]

NOVUS veterinarian Dr. Alex Hintz says producers are looking for viral mitigation tools for nursery pigs. Speaking to Brownfield at the World Pork Expo in Des Moines Wednesday, he said producers and vets understand a [Read More…]

The Deputy Secretary at the USDA says he’s confident China will continue to meet its purchase commitments made to the United States. Stephen Vaden tells Brownfield… “This year every indication that we have, whether it [Read More…]

New World screwworm was recently confirmed in the southern United States. Russ Daly, a veterinarian with South Dakota State University Extension, says early detection is one of the best ways to manage the pest. He [Read More…]

Jul. corn $4.24 and 1/2, down 7 centsJul. soybeans $11.29 and 1/2, down 24 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $313.70, down $7.10Jul. soybean oil 76.29, down 242 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.81 and 3/4, down 5 [Read More…]

The CEO of Farm Credit Illinois says the ag economy continues to show signs of stress. Kelly Hunt says some difficult conversations took place during the cooperative’s loan renewal season. “We’re probably seeing some of [Read More…]

Geoff Cooper with the Renewable Fuels Association tells Brownfield there’s broad support for the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025 in the U.S. Senate. “I think there’s a good understanding of how [Read More…]

Cattle producers bring their policy concerns to Capitol Hill. Attendees of this year’s event are meeting with their state’s Congressional representatives and staffs throughout the day to share priorities impacting their operations. Eastern Nebraska cow/calf [Read More…]