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Broiler sets and placements continue to run ahead of the year ago pace. The USDA says 250.784 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators last week, falling 65,000 from the previous week, but rising 3% [Read More…]

Red meat and poultry stocks tightened during January. That was due to changes in production and generally good demand. The USDA says the 893.726 million pounds of red meat in cold storage at the start [Read More…]

The Illinois state veterinarian says poultry producers need to ensure strict biosecurity measures as the nation continues to deal with outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza. Dr. Mark Ernst says the state has confirmed four [Read More…]

Jefferson City, Missouri (February 21, 2025) – For years, subscribers have relied upon Brownfield’s Agriculture Today e-newsletter as a daily source of agricultural news and information. In recent weeks, we have added a daily audio program [Read More…]

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed the second case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Monroe County near the Ohio border. State officials say the backyard flock is the second detection [Read More…]

An American Farm Bureau Federation economist says farm bankruptcy numbers continue to grow. Economist Samantha Ayoub says many of the Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies were filed in the Midwest. “In the Midwest, that had by [Read More…]

Many farmers are making plans for the 2025 growing season with several unknowns hanging over agriculture. Rob Shaffer, American Soybean Association board member, says an outdated farm safety net is worrisome. “Because it sets the [Read More…]

An Iowa FFA student plans to donate 20,000 pounds of produce to local nonprofits this year. Lauren Schroeder of the Calmus-Wheatland Chapter in the east-central part of the state says she’s been growing vegetables on [Read More…]

Looking ahead to the 2025 planting season, many farmers are already thinking about seeding rates for corn and soybeans. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Minnesota-based Channel technical agronomist Derek Crompton explains more.  The [Read More…]

Across the Corn Belt, rain showers are occurring primarily east of the Mississippi River.  Despite the cloudiness and showers, Midwestern temperatures are above average for this time of year, with Wednesday’s highs expected to range [Read More…]

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across much of the country.  Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to California and environs, as well as [Read More…]

Many U.S. winter wheat growing areas recently experienced bitterly cold temperatures. However, Rich Nelson, chief strategist at Allendale, tells Brownfield, the full extent of damage on this year’s U.S. winter wheat crop, if any, won’t [Read More…]

Starting Thursday, Missouri’s Ag Department is expected to showcase the state’s ag industry at several trade shows in Taiwan. Soybeans, pork, dog and cat food will be showcased at the trade shows. Ag Director Chris [Read More…]

Soybeans were narrowly mixed, with nearby contracts up on bull spreading ahead of March going into delivery. There’s more rain in the forecast for dry parts of Argentina and harvest is advancing well in Brazil. [Read More…]

An Iowa farmer is looking to patent technology that would improve grain bin safety. Caleb Renner of Klemme calls his invention AgriNet. “I had a pitch competition through my local community college that I applied [Read More…]

The director of public policy for Indiana Farm Bureau says property taxes have dominated the first half of the Indiana legislative session. Andy Tauer says finding a solution is a priority for the organization and [Read More…]

Two Minnesota Democratic members of Congress are concerned about how farmers can navigate the current ag economy without a bipartisan farm bill. Angie Craig is the Ranking Member of the House Ag Committee. “216 farms [Read More…]

A grains and oilseeds economist says he expects demand for corn to remain strong in Mexico, even amid potential new tariffs from the Trump administration. Tanner Ehmke with CoBank tells Brownfield he doesn’t expect that [Read More…]

The Secretary of Agriculture says the USDA is working to reinstate critical department employees following sweeping layoffs. Brooke Rollins tells Brownfield, “There has been some significant reinstatement on both sides.”  “Whether it’s in the avian flu, [Read More…]

The Canadian Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food says fair trade between the U.S. and Canada remains a top priority.  Lawrence MacAulay says any disruption in trade, including tariffs, would be devastating to the ag sector. “Farm [Read More…]