Articles by nedvedmedia

The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says Congress is still working on additional farmer aid in Washington D.C. John Boozman from Arkansas tells Brownfield a solution he’s been working on with Senator John [Read More…]

The post Bowhunter Planet founder Dave Thomas talks Modern Bow Technology appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     

A lender says farmers are spending cash and borrowing a little more as they prepare for spring planting.  Glenn Wachtler from Compeer Financial tells Brownfield they’re working with a good group of farmers who have [Read More…]

The U.S. cattle herd continued to contract over the past year. The USDA says the domestic cattle inventory on January 1st, 2026, was 86.155 million head, a little bit below January 1st, 2025. Only a [Read More…]

A key USDA official says expanding market access is a priority for the Trump administration as farmers face tight margins. Luke Lindberg is the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs… “Certainly, when it [Read More…]

A director with the United Soybean Board says Egypt continues to be a top destination for U.S. soybeans. David Wessel, who just returned from a trade mission to the country with the U.S. Soybean Export [Read More…]

Pork producers in the southeastern U.S. are bracing for another winter storm. Roy Lee Lindsey is CEO of the North Carolina Pork Council and executive director of the Virginia Pork Council.  He tells Brownfield last [Read More…]

A south-central Iowa farmer says preparations are ramping up as spring planting approaches. “We all get antsy every spring,” Steve Kuiper said. Kuiper says he’s hopeful conditions aren’t excessively wet once the planters start rolling. [Read More…]

An economist says corn growers need more demand than year-round nationwide E15 can deliver.  Economist Gretchen Koch with the National Corn Growers Association tells Brownfield year-round nationwide E15 is needed, but that alone won’t solve [Read More…]

The biofuels and trade policy manager with the Illinois Soybean Association says uncertainty continues to weigh on the biofuels industry.  David Kubick says the sector continues to await clarity on the 45Z tax credits and [Read More…]

The USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says the agency has started the year leading some trade missions that could help expand market access for U.S. producers. On this episode of Managing [Read More…]

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were lower waiting for direct business to develop and Friday’s Cattle Inventory report from the USDA.  February live cattle closed $1.32 lower at $235.50 and April [Read More…]

An economist with the National Corn Growers Association says the corn market needs more demand to move prices higher. Gretchen Kuck tells Brownfield producers are searching for price support. “Couple weeks ago we had our [Read More…]

The USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says the agency has started the year leading some trade missions that could help expand market access for U.S. producers. Luke Lindberg tells Brownfield he [Read More…]

Soybeans were mostly lower on spread trade and profit taking. Dry weather impacts in parts of Argentina are an ongoing concern, with rain expected to miss the drier areas, but the trade’s taking a wait [Read More…]

Mar. corn $4.30 and 3/4, up 3/4 centMar. soybeans $10.72 and 1/4, down 2 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal $296.00, down $1.80Mar. soybean oil 54.03, down 28 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.41 and 1/2, up 5 [Read More…]

Global buyers showed strong demand for U.S. pork last week. The USDA says Mexico bought more than half of the weekly total for pork export sales during the week ending January 22nd, followed by China. [Read More…]

When fertilizer costs are high, every input decision matters. Understanding return on investment, adjusting soil nutrient levels, and finding trusted guidance can help make the most of every dollar. Learn more in this episode of [Read More…]

A weed management specialist is concerned about winter annuals being a problem come spring. Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Jason Gibson says a mild start to winter in some regions could’ve provided extra growing time [Read More…]

A certified real estate appraiser says farmland values are showing wide variations in northern Illinois. Deanne Phelps covers Carroll, Jo Daviess, Stephenson, Winnebago, and Ogle counties for Compeer Financial. “Property values within my territory, I’d [Read More…]