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Some farmers are looking to diversify their operation because of low commodity prices. Randy Duckworth with the Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance says interest in growing specialty crops has grown as conventional corn and soybean [Read More…]

Soybeans were mixed, with nearby contracts ending week modestly lower. It was an up and down day for beans, eventually falling into bear spreading. The trade’s watching harvest weather in Argentina and Brazil and while [Read More…]

The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection has narrowed the applicants down to Grande Cheese Company food scientist Allison Foster of Waupun; ag journalist Michelle Stangler of Watertown; farmer, educator, and cross-country coach Mikayla [Read More…]

A U.S. Representative from Iowa says President Trump has been strategic in his recent tariff actions. “He’s playing chess, not checkers,” Republican Ashley Hinson said Friday. Hinson tells Brownfield there could be some short-term uncertainty, [Read More…]

Cenex fuel sign photo taken by Brent Barnett/Brownfield A district manager of lubricants for Cenex says farmers should consider equipment maintenance in their spring planting checklist. Scot Hermanson tells Brownfield tractors and planters need to [Read More…]

The president of the Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association says a recent trip to Capitol Hill doesn’t leave him optimistic for a 2025 farm bill. KJ Johnson says Congress has a full agenda. “There’s a [Read More…]

The CEO of the American Carbon Alliance says he’s optimistic a carbon pipeline project can still move forward following the signing of a new eminent domain law in South Dakota. “I don’t think anyone has [Read More…]

A farmer from eastern South Dakota says he believes trade tariffs can be a short-term pain for long-term gain. But Scott VanderWal tells Brownfield “I’d hate to see them last too long, like a year [Read More…]

Across the Corn Belt, a band of precipitation—rain and snow—is spreading eastward from Nebraska and Iowa.  Elsewhere, warmth in the middle Mississippi Valley contrasts with chilly, dry conditions across the northern Corn Belt.  Midwestern winter [Read More…]

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures from the central and southern Plains to the East Coast, while colder-than-normal conditions will cover the northern High Plains and the [Read More…]

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle were down on the week’s steady to lower direct business, with feeders picking up additional pressure from the higher move in corn. April live was $.27 lower at [Read More…]

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle were down on the week’s steady to lower direct business, with feeders picking up additional pressure from the higher move in corn. April live was $.27 lower at [Read More…]

This year’s Outstanding Agricultural Educator says she’s still having fun teaching after 25 years. Melanie Block started her career at Ravenna High School in 2000. “Being able to be involved in my community and form [Read More…]

This year’s Outstanding Agricultural Educator says she’s still having fun teaching after 25 years. Melanie Block started her career at Ravenna High School in 2000. “Being able to be involved in my community and form [Read More…]

The deputy director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) says the Trump administration’s federal funding freeze has halted the Illinois EATS program. Kristi Jones tells Brownfield it was part of the USDA funded Local [Read More…]

The deputy director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) says the Trump administration’s federal funding freeze has halted the Illinois EATS program. Kristi Jones tells Brownfield it was part of the USDA funded Local [Read More…]

May corn closed at $4.64, up 8 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.27 and 1/4, up 15 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal closed at $304.90, up $5.10May soybean oil closed at 43.17, up 18 [Read More…]

May corn closed at $4.64, up 8 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.27 and 1/4, up 15 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal closed at $304.90, up $5.10May soybean oil closed at 43.17, up 18 [Read More…]

Elanco Animal Health has partnered with Medgene to launch the first highly pathogenic avian influenza vaccine for dairy cattle. Tim Bettington is executive vice president of corporate strategy and market development for Elanco. “Our ability [Read More…]

The top ag official in Iowa is encouraged following a recent trade mission to Central America. Ag Secretary Mike Naig says Costa Rica and Guatemala are two strong export markets for the U.S. “Both growing [Read More…]