Ag News

A research veterinarian says the emergency use of certain animal drugs to combat New World Screwworm will require good recordkeeping and communication with the herd veterinarian. Dr. Keith Poulsen with the Wisconsins Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory [Read More…]

Soybeans were mixed, mostly firm, ending the week in positive territory. Some forecasts for parts of the region look dry into early September, which could limit production potential. While a major crop tour did show [Read More…]

A forage and cover crops specialist says potassium is essential for alfalfa longevity and reducing crop stress. Michigan State University Extension’s Kim Cassida says alfalfa is one of the heaviest users of potassium among all [Read More…]

A pair of agronomists with Beck’s Hybrids say the jury is still out on the new “Green Lightning” technology. Chad Kalaher, who covers northeastern Illinois, says all the company’s Practical Farm Research sites are testing [Read More…]

A Wisconsin group that helps migrant workers and American farmers will show the public what it’s like working far from your home and family. Puentes-Bridges President Mercedes Falk tells Brownfield their organization is planning for [Read More…]

An ag attorney says farmers utilizing the H-2A guest worker program could see significant delays with new immigration requirements at U.S. Consulates. Arkansas-based William L. Mencer says every worker now has to do an in-person [Read More…]

Indiana farmland values have climbed to a record high in 2025, according to the annual Farmland Values and Cash Rents Survey.  Purdue University ag economist Michael Langemeier says the 3 percent increase is driven largely [Read More…]

A crop researcher at the University of Illinois says residue management can help farmers boost yields in 2026. Connor Sible says the strategy can be utilized on no-till systems or conventional tillage operations. “In no-till, [Read More…]

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were mixed, watching the direct markets and waiting for Friday’s USDA Cattle on Feed report. Ahead of that report, placement of cattle into U.S. feedlots are expected [Read More…]

The trend of higher U.S. milk production continued in July.  USDA says nationally, production was up 3.4% and production in the 24 major producing states was up 3.5%. Along with increased July production, USDA revised [Read More…]

Sep. corn closed at $3.87 and 1/4, up 7 and 1/4 centsSep. soybeans closed at $10.34 and 1/2, up 19 and 1/2 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $296.80, up $4.80Sep. soybean oil closed at 53.64, [Read More…]

A land transfer navigator says free services are available to help guide families through tough conversations about a farm’s future. Becky Huttenga tells Brownfield setting goals as a family to ensure a farm’s viability across generations [Read More…]

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Beans are watching a major crop tour, which has had very big yield estimates in some areas. However, weather will need to be nearly ideal to [Read More…]

An Indiana-based cooperative program is helping recently graduated high school students find careers in agriculture. Jacey Wilhelm from Connersville says Keystone Cooperative’s Securing Experience and Employee Development, or SEED Professionals, is a two-year rotational cohort [Read More…]

The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation says farmers might need more federal assistance to make it through 2026.   Zippy Duvall tells Brownfield “I’m beginning to hear in the last few weeks, especially in [Read More…]

Strengthening the reputation of soy in the U.S. and around the world. The soybean checkoff is investing in innovation, sustainability, and global demand to keep U.S. soy ahead in a competitive market. Learn more from [Read More…]

Some farmers in the Upper Midwest might have fewer options for delivering new crop soybeans this fall. Southwest Minnesota farmer Bob Worth says basis levels in the region are anywhere from 92 cents to $1.25 [Read More…]

A Western Wisconsin dairy farmer says government inaction is not helping the farm labor shortage. John Rosenow owns Rosenholm Dairy near Waumandee.  He tells Brownfield the H-2A program does not work well for year-round farms [Read More…]

The new attorney general in Missouri says work on a Grain Belt Express investigation will continue when she takes office next month. “But when I switch over to the attorney general’s office, I’ll have to [Read More…]

Part of the South Dakota Congressional Delegation says Congress might need more time to pass the Farm Bill 2.0. Dusty Johnson, who is on the House Ag Committee, says both chambers could pass legislation by [Read More…]