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A northwest Minnesota farmer expects to harvest a good crop. Dave Vipond grows corn and edible beans in Mahnomen County. “Our crops have matured nicely (and) yields look to be very good.” He tells Brownfield [Read More…]

An extension agronomist with Iowa State University says as harvest activity picks up in north Iowa, soybeans are drying fast. Angie Rieck Hinz tells Brownfield it’s similar to last year. “I’ve had some reports where [Read More…]

The USDA’s Farm Service Agency has issued a second payment to farmers participating in the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins told the Ag Outlook Forum there was $2 billion left to distribute. [Read More…]

Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying after a two-sided session, while closing lower for the week. Near-term forecasts have favorable harvest weather for most of the Midwest and South American planting [Read More…]

A farmer in southern Minnesota anticipates harvesting an average crop. Brent Mohn grows corn and soybeans near Lakeville and says growing conditions were close to normal this summer. “We’ve had rain (and) haven’t seemed to [Read More…]

Dec. corn $4.22, down 3 and 3/4 centsNov. soybeans $10.13 and 3/4, up 1 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $268.80, up 20 centsOct. soybean oil 49.60, down 14 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.19 and 3/4, down [Read More…]

This year’s Michigan Ag Exporter says they’ve been adjusting operations to better adapt to lost international markets. Cooperative Elevator’s Scott Gordon tells Brownfield the farmer cooperative supplies dry beans and other commodities to more than [Read More…]

The vice president of the American Soybean Association says the United States is quickly losing market share with critical trading partners. “It’s a three-alarm fire. It’s very concerning.” Scott Metzger, a farmer from Ohio, says the [Read More…]

Cash dairy prices were mixed again Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange as cheese prices fall, and butter continues to rebound.    Dry whey was unchanged at $0.6475.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were [Read More…]

The number of Minnesota farmers facing mediation because of financial crisis has risen dramatically. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Farm Advocate Steve Zenk says there were 144 notices issued in August, which is three times higher [Read More…]

At the 2025 Farm Progress Show, innovation was the driving theme at the Asgrow exhibit. Brownfield’s Cyndi Young caught up with Brittany Eubank, Asgrow Brand Manager, to talk about the exciting advancements the brand is [Read More…]

The Kansas state veterinarian says the U.S. cattle industry is exploring all treatment and prevention options in the fight against New World screwworm.   Justin Smith says state veterinarians, USDA officials and representatives of some [Read More…]

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA is working on short-term and long-term solutions to help revitalize the U.S. beef industry. Brooke Rollins says beef demand remains strong as the U.S. beef inventory is the [Read More…]

A University of Illinois Extension specialist says an Iowa-based hotline for farmers in need is now available nationwide. Dr. Josie Rudolphi says the Iowa Concern Line through Iowa State University has been assisting farmers since [Read More…]

Through research and innovation, Bayer Vegetable Seeds developed High Rise broccoli. Jenny Maloney, director of external engagement with Bayer Vegetable Seeds, says the partnership with DNO Produce is helping to increase healthy foods in kids’ [Read More…]

A U.S. Congressman from Missouri says there’s an appetite for Congress to provide more financial assistance to farmers this year. Mark Alford says lawmakers from ag-focused states have been talking about low commodity prices and [Read More…]

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins told reporters on Thursday the USDA is working closely with the White House to determine what assistance looks like as farmers navigating high input costs and low commodity prices. Brooke Rollins [Read More…]

Services through the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network are diminishing until Congress passes additional appropriations. “It has saved lives.” Remington Rice leads Michigan State University Extension’s Managing Farm Stress Program. “We’ve been operating on [Read More…]

A farmer in southwest Minnesota says he’s been fortunate with moisture this growing season. “But you don’t have to go very far, there are some spots over by Marshall that are quite wet.” Joel Schreurs [Read More…]

Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. Argentina’s grain export tax suspension has ended after reaching Buenos Aires’ $7 billion goal, which reportedly included a lot of soybeans to China. U.S. export [Read More…]