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An extension specialist says the current state of the ag economy continues to create challenges for organic grain farmers.  Ashley Adair with Purdue University Extension says it’s making it more difficult for producers to diversify [Read More…]

U.S. pork stocks grew in January. The USDA says the amount of pork in cold storage at the start of February was up 1% on the year at 410.404 million pounds, led by surges in [Read More…]

The USDA says more dairy products were in cold storage during January. Total natural cheese stocks totaled 1.38 billion pounds January 31st, compared to 1.37 billion pounds a year ago.  American cheese in storage totaled [Read More…]

An ag economist says he’s watching how countries respond now that the U.S. Supreme Court has removed President Trump’s ability to issue broad tariffs with emergency powers. Ben Brown with University of Missouri Extension says [Read More…]

The chief commodities economist with Stone X Group says the biggest factors shaping farmer planting decisions might not show up in USDA’s planting intentions data. Arlan Suderman says the Trump administration’s final biofuel blending requirements [Read More…]

An ag attorney says as farm bankruptcies increase across the Midwest, proactive financial reviews could be a critical risk management strategy. Joe Peiffer with Ag and Business Legal Strategies says reviewing terms and tracking expenses could [Read More…]

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been confirmed in Daviess County, Indiana for the first time since 2024. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the virus was detected in a commercial turkey operation and more than 30,000 [Read More…]

Renville County, Minnesota, farmer Joe Serbus says he’s learned a lot during his ten years serving on the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council. He tells Brownfieldthat leadership development and youth education are both priorities, [Read More…]

The Lone Star tick is a vector for Alpha-Gal syndrome, wich can cause a red meat allergy.  It has populations that have been established in the Northeast, South, mid-south, and Midwest and can be commonly [Read More…]

A state FFA officer says National FFA Week showcases the opportunities available for young people. Wisconsin’s Parliamentarian Max Luedtke tells Brownfield FFA prepares students with leadership skills. “Such as job interviews, delivering speeches, how to [Read More…]

An ag economist suggests there could be shocks to the market in the year ahead. Tanner Ehmke with CoBank says the transition out of a La Nina weather pattern might usher in price volatility. “There [Read More…]

The vice president of government affairs with the National Pork Producers Council says the U.S. pork industry stands to benefit from a flurry of new trade frameworks in southeast Asia. Maria Zieba says agreements with [Read More…]

Soybeans were mixed. The trade’s monitoring harvest in Brazil, now around 30% complete, and development weather in Argentina. Argentina’s crop rating has slid quite a bit this year but did improve a little after recent [Read More…]

At the, Chicago Mercantile Exchange ,live and feeder cattle futures were sharply lower, pressured by profit taking, technical liquidation, and a generally bearish day in the broader market due to tariff uncertainties. April live was [Read More…]

Mar. corn $4.27 and 1/2, unchangedMar. soybeans $11.34 and 1/4, down 3 and 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal $308.70, down $1.10Mar. soybean oil 59.39, up 47 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.69 and 1/2, down 44 centsApr. live [Read More…]

An ag lender says low prices will likely cause fewer planted rice acres in eastern Arkansas this spring; a concern for the largest rice producing state in the country. Greg Cole with AgHeritage Farm Credit [Read More…]

The founder and CEO of POET says he’s disappointed that nationwide, year-round E15 continues to face roadblocks. “We have been working on that for literally over a decade,” Jeff Broin told Brownfield. “I cannot believe [Read More…]

U.S. egg production started 2026 on a solid note. The USDA says 9.196 billion eggs were produced during January, up 2% on the year, with the average number of layers and average production per layer [Read More…]

Several Wisconsin ag policy bills moved forward as the State Assembly wrapped up its session Friday. Bills that have already cleared the Senate and now head to Governor Tony Evers for signature or veto include: [Read More…]

The leader of a Pella, Iowa-based equipment manufacturer says continued innovation and rising demand are fueling new manufacturing investments. Vermeer Corporation president and CEO Jason Andringa tells Brownfield the company has unveiled plans to build [Read More…]