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Maximizing the summer grilling season
National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Executive Chef Dagan Lynn share tips on how consumers can maximize their purchases at the grocery store. Dagan Lynn: The post Maximizing the summer grilling season appeared first on Brownfield Ag [Read More…]
Prepare to prevent heat stress in cattle
A veterinarian reminds producers that heat stress can be a big problem for dairy and beef cattle. Veterinarian Ryan Royer serves as a consultant for Novonesis. He tells Brownfield that uncomfortable cattle eat less, milk [Read More…]
High prices, uncertain markets: volatility frustrates cattle industry
Market volatility remains a reality for cattle producers. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association executive director Kaitlyn Root says there’s a lot of optimism as prices remain high, but. “What’s frustrating (is) we’ve seen really just in [Read More…]
Michigan State University highlights pollinator-friendly practices ahead of beekeeping conference
An apiculture educator is encouraging farmers to consider pollinator health when applying pesticides. Michigan State University Extension’s Ana Heck tells Brownfield, “As much as we can, make sure that we’re not getting pesticides onto flowers [Read More…]
Soybeans, corn see profit taking, technical selling
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, ensuring a lower weekly finish. Unknown destinations did buy U.S. soybeans Friday morning, but at least officially, China continues to mostly stay away from U.S. beans, [Read More…]
Ohio Farm Bureau says long-term policy solutions needed for data center influx across the state
The director of state policy for Ohio Farm Bureau says members are concerned the rise in data centers across the state could impact the ag industry. Evan Callicot says legislative solutions are needed as land use pressures continue. [Read More…]
RFA pushes for ethanol’s role in cleaner marine shipping
The Renewable Fuels Association wants to ensure ethanol is part of any discussions about reducing global marine shipping emissions. RFA vice president of government affairs Ed Hubbard says the International Maritime Association continues to develop [Read More…]
Fuel prices create uncertainty for 2026 growing season, harvest
High fuel prices are adding to the cost pressures facing famers during the 2026 crop year. South-central Iowa farmer Steve Kuiper tells Brownfield… “That’s a bludgeoning we get every time we fill a semi, this [Read More…]
Illinois farmer expects early wheat harvest, timely double crop planting
A southeastern Illinois farmer says wheat harvest is likely only a few weeks away. Don Guinnip, who farms in Clark County, tells Brownfield… “The wheat looks great.” He says, “I’ve never seen my wheat head [Read More…]
Schomburger named new Tyson Foods CEO
Tyson Foods has announced an upcoming leadership change. The company says Jeff Schomburger will become president and CEO effective October 4th. He succeeds Donnie King who has spent 43 years with Tyson. Schomburger has been [Read More…]
The Science Behind Feeding High-Oleic Soybeans to Dairy Cows
What does the research say about adding quality roasted high-oleic soybeans to the dairy ration? Dr. Adam Lock, Professor from Michigan State University, explains what they are seeing for increases in milk yield and milk [Read More…]
Future beef industry leaders gain supply chain perspective
Building a stronger future for the cattle industry. The chair the National Cattlemen’s Beef Associations Young Cattlemen’s Conference and Montana rancher Leoma Donsbach says YCC provides an opportunity to help move the sector forward by [Read More…]
USDA base acre updates could increase farm program support for producers
The USDA is allowing landowners to adjust base acres, and a farm management analyst says that could provide more support for farmers. Kent Thiesse tells Brownfield “There are protections there if if we have lower [Read More…]
USDA unveils Great American Cotton Plan to support U.S. cotton growers
The USDA has launched an initiative to support a rebuild of the U.S. cotton industry. The Great American Cotton Plan focuses on increasing demand for U.S. raised cotton and boosting the U.S. cotton industry. “You [Read More…]
Bee industry fears USDA research lab closure could threaten pollination and crop production
An apiculture educator says many in the beekeeping community are worried about the closure of the USDA Beltsville Agriculture Research Center in Maryland. Michigan State University Extension’s Ana Heck tells Brownfield, “They run a diagnostic service [Read More…]
FTC launches investigation into possible anti-competitive practices in U.S. fertilizer industry
The Federal Trade Commission is launching a formal investigation into possible anti-competitive behavior in the U.S. fertilizer industry. Bradley Schad, CEO of the Missouri Corn Growers Association, says unfair practices have caused farmers to pay [Read More…]
Minnesota grower targets July 4 finish for nitrogen and herbicide applications
June is poised to be a busy month for a farmer in southeastern Minnesota. Brennen Toquam grows corn and soybeans near Blooming Prairie and says he plans to side-dress corn later this month. “Via Y-drop, [Read More…]
Soybeans, corn see short covering support while watching weather
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Contracts were around support levels, waiting for any signs of new crop demand from China. The USDA’s delayed weekly U.S. export sales numbers are out Friday [Read More…]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 28, 2026
Jul. corn $4.55 and 3/4, up 3 and 1/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.94 and 1/2, up 9 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal $334.10, up $3.50Jul. soybean oil 76.70, up 144 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $6.24, up 1 [Read More…]
Dairy co-product has huge nutritional value
Researchers are finding value and a potential market for something dairy processors previously had little use for. Gulustan Ozturk is a researcher at the University of Wisconsin Dairy Innovation Hub. She says when the dairy [Read More…]