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An animal disease researcher says producers should consider additional animal health and farm biosecurity measures. Keith Poulsen with the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory tells Brownfield a certificate of veterinary inspection helps track exactly where the [Read More…]

An ag finance specialist recommends a comprehensive plan as farmers aspire to be profitable in 2026. “Blending an agronomic plan with an economic plan.” John Maman with Nutrien Ag Solutions says on the financial side, [Read More…]

Soybeans ended the day modestly lower on technical selling with the January contract down 4 and 1/2 cents to $10.58 and 3/4. Soybeans started the day higher, but couldn’t hold on as contracts were pressured [Read More…]

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange had limited trading activity Friday following the Christmas holiday, and cash dairy trading isn’t scheduled to resume until after 5:00 pm Friday. Prices were mostly higher Wednesday heading into the Christmas holiday.  Dry whey was [Read More…]

A Wisconsin farmer is now part of the United Soybean Board Executive Committee. Tony Mellenthin, wife Katie, and their family farm near Eau Galle.  As a member of the executive committee, Mellenthin will help guide [Read More…]

The director of Michigan’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says investing in projects that provide solutions to food supply chain gaps has been a priority in 2025. Tim Boring tells Brownfield the new Farm [Read More…]

Researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln recently launched the first human clinical trial to examine how sorghum could improve a person’s health. Norma Ritz-Johnson, executive director of the United Sorghum Checkoff Program, says the study [Read More…]

A western Nebraska woman has been charged with fraudulently purchasing more than $1 million worth of cattle from a local sale barn. According to court documents, Amanda Gentry allegedly bought 453 head of cattle from [Read More…]

A market analyst says he expects on-going price volatility to continue in 2026.   Jim McCormick with AgMarket-dot-net says weather could play a large role. “Not just for beans, but for all commodities. We are [Read More…]

Farm Family Coach Elaine Froese says celebrating small wins, sharing tough moments and practicing gratitude are good practices for any farm business. Hear more in the latest Managing for Profit. The post Finding joy in [Read More…]

Wisconsin’s Ag Secretary says 2025 was another good year for the state’s foreign trade, including trade with China, although sales were down.  Randy Romanski says China is a top three market for Wisconsin. “It has [Read More…]

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were lower, feeders were mostly lower watching direct business. February live cattle closed $1.45 lower at $228.55 and April live cattle closed $1.30 lower at $228.72.  January feeder [Read More…]

Soybeans ended the day higher on technical buying with the January contract up 11 and 1/4 cents to $10.62 and 3/4. Soybean exports have improved and that’s likely helping the market find some support. Higher [Read More…]

Mar. corn $4.51, up 3 and 1/2 centsJan. soybeans $10.63 and 1/4, up 11 and 3/4 centsJan. soybean meal $304.70, up $3.60Jan soybean oil 49.03, up 73 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.21 and 3/4, up 4 [Read More…]

The Executive Director of the Christmas Spirit Foundation says the Trees for Troops program is on pace for a record-setting season. Rick Dungey tells Brownfield Christmas tree farms from 28 states are participating this year. [Read More…]

Commentary I don’t know about you, but every year, Christmas sneaks up on me. Suddenly, it’s the middle of December, and I’m scrambling to get Christmas cards together. You’d think by now I would have [Read More…]

Cash dairy prices were mostly higher Wednesday heading into the Christmas holiday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Dry whey was up $0.01 at $0.7250.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0025 at $1.3350.  Eight sales were recorded, ranging from $1.3250 to $1.3350.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.40.  No sales were recorded.  Butter prices were up $0.0025 at $1.4025. Two sales were recorded at $.40 and $1.4025.  Nonfat [Read More…]

The president of Minnesota Farmers Union says while the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program is welcome, ag producers don’t want to rely on ad hoc payments from the government. “It’s unfortunate. The farmers want their money [Read More…]

Bayer has long been known as a leader in seed and trait innovation. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Connie Davis, Product Development Scientist for Bayer Crop Science, talks about how Bayer’s commitment to [Read More…]

V&V Supremo Foods announced it will build a new production facility in Jefferson, Wisconsin to meet growing demand for their products. The company has specialized in authentic Mexican cheeses, creams, and chorizo for retail and [Read More…]