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A University of Wisconsin farm safety specialist says educating farmers and the general public about rural safety requires good data that’s not always easy to get. John Shutske with the University of Wisconsin tells Brownfield [Read More…]

The chief advocacy and policy officer for Meals on Wheels America says the elimination of USDA’s annual Household Food Security Survey could impact hunger relief efforts across the country.  Josh Protas tells Brownfield without up-to-date [Read More…]

The chief economist for the Renewable Fuels Association suggests last week’s four-month low in ethanol production is nothing to be alarmed about. Scott Richman tells Brownfield the dip was expected. “Normally ethanol plants do a [Read More…]

President Trump announced Thursday that the administration will utilize tariff revenue to help assist U.S. farmers that have faced a struggling rural economy. “We’re going to take some of that tariff money that we’ve made [Read More…]

A senior meteorologist with AccuWeather says much of the country has entered fall in drought conditions. Brett Anderson tells Brownfield, “Drought covers a large portion of the Northeast all the way down the lower Mississippi [Read More…]

Pellet grills and meat smokers have continued to rise in popularity.  One of the benefits is being able to take more affordable proteins and make something fantastic out of it.  Patrick Fleming, vice president of [Read More…]

Another big soybean crop is expected in Brazil, and an analyst says if that’s realized, that’s more the country could supply to China. Michael Cordonnier with Soybean and Corn Advisor says Brazil’s production all depends [Read More…]

A University of Wisconsin researcher sees technology including targeting sprayers and laser weeders as the next revolution in agriculture. Jed Colquhoun tells Brownfield the key is reducing reliance on individual tools. “Like using herbicides several [Read More…]

U.S. ethanol production last week fell to its lowest level since early May. That’s at least partially due to seasonal maintenance as facilities prepare to process the newly harvested 2025 corn crop. The U.S. Energy [Read More…]

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At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed ahead of the week’s direct business, and feeder cattle were up on concerns about short supplies. October live cattle closed $1.55 lower at $235.60, and December [Read More…]

As cow/calf operators contemplate making investments into replacement heifers, a livestock economist says there are a few things to consider. Kenny Burdine with the University of Kentucky says purchasing bred heifers can be expensive. “But [Read More…]

The director of strategic outreach for Indiana Pork says the organization continues its efforts to fight food insecurity in rural communities.  Chad Martin says producers recently donated $5,000 worth of ground pork to the Clay [Read More…]

The director of government relations for the National Young Farmers Coalition says cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could worsen food insecurity in rural communities. Vanessa Garcia Planco, director of government relations for the [Read More…]

Soybeans closed higher on short covering and technical buying after an up and down, mostly mixed, session. Beans took the path of least resistance while watching the U.S. harvest and South American planting, both of [Read More…]

Dec. corn $4.26 and 1/4, up 4 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $10.12, up 1 centOct. soybean meal $275.10, down $3.80Oct. soybean oil 49.35, up 18 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.20 and 1/2, up 9 and 3/4 [Read More…]

The deputy secretary at the USDA says he’s evaluating regional hub locations for the department’s reorganization. Stephen Vaden tells Brownfield he’ll be in Missouri this week. “We believe it is important for the senior leadership…to [Read More…]

The CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the detection of New World screwworm just 70 miles from the southern border is concerning. Colin Woodall says, “Time is no longer on our side.” He [Read More…]