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Proposition 12 continues to create challenges for U.S. pork producers. Minnesota pig farmer Todd Selvik says California’s animal confinement law has caused uncertainty for the industry. “You’ve got some farms that are converting old units, [Read More…]

The winds of change have helped a Wisconsin farm family build a strong business model… literally. Edward Smith, his son, and young grandson operate Prairie Dairy Inc. The farm has been in the family more [Read More…]

Legislation is being introduced in the U.S. House and Senate to release funding for USDA-signed contracts and agreements. Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin of Wisconsin tells Brownfield the Honor Farmer Contracts Act would restore past-due payments [Read More…]

Across the Corn Belt, heavy showers and locally severe thunderstorms are resulting in pockets of wind damage, large hail, and flash flooding.  A sharp temperature gradient exists across the Midwest, with Wednesday’s high temperatures expected [Read More…]

A state commodity group leader is concerned Congress is too distracted to finish a new farm bill. Minnesota Soybean Growers Association president Darin Johnson says he and other members visited with lawmakers during a trip [Read More…]

An ag economist says the agricultural industry is concerned trade tensions could impact long-term demand for U.S. ag products. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Ohio State University’s Ian Sheldon says farmers are starting [Read More…]

A powerful low-pressure system over the central Plains will reach the upper Great Lakes region early Thursday before drifting across eastern Canada.  Heavy, wet snow will fall Tuesday from parts of the Dakotas into the [Read More…]

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures in southern Florida, the northern High Plains, and much of the West, while cooler-than-normal conditions will cover most areas east of [Read More…]

On this episode of Outdoor Adventures, Iowa hunter ‪@joyofalltrades‬ joins Brent Barnett for a conversation about Iowa’s upcoming spring turkey season. She also shares a cool story about a huge gobbler she took during the [Read More…]

A fertilizer market analyst says prices remain high heading into planting season. Josh Linville with StoneX Group says phosphate costs have been a concern. “The phosphate market started out high and it’s just gradually gotten [Read More…]

Soybeans ended the day higher, with May contracts up 19 and ½ cents at $10.34 and 1/4. Markets also found support from sharply higher bean oil.  The USDA’s announcement of funding for the administration’s biofuel [Read More…]

A rulemaking process that will have implications for Minnesota livestock producers is underway. Minnesota Pork Producers Association director of public policy strategy and sustainability Lauren Servick tells Brownfield the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency has initiated [Read More…]

The International Fresh Produce Association is calling for the Trump administration to prioritize fruit and vegetable consumption as part of its new Make America Healthy Again Commission. Nutrition and Health Vice President Mollie Van Lieu [Read More…]

May corn closed at $4.61 and 3/4, up 4 and 1/2 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.34 and 1/4, up 19 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal closed at $292.30, down 40 centsMay soybean oil closed at [Read More…]

The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture made clear the administration understands farmers are nervous about tariff retaliation during a stop in Iowa Monday. Brooke Rollins was the keynote speaker at the Iowa Ag Leaders Dinner in [Read More…]

A curator at the Henry Ford Museum says drone technology and ‘AI’ are now being preserved as great agricultural innovations. Debra Reid oversees agriculture and environment collections. She tells Brownfield agriculture was key to Henry [Read More…]

Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp moderates the 2025 affiliate radio station KNUJ Farm Forum. The post 2025 affiliate radio station KNUJ Farm Forum  appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     

A southern Illinois farmer is ready and waiting for the start of the planting season. Matt Raben, who grows corn and soybeans in White County, says he just needs the weather to change.   “We’re [Read More…]

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced nearly $4 million in funding to support more than 50 value-added and regional food system projects. Director Tim Boring says theinvestments highlight the diverse and [Read More…]

From the field to the elevator and then over highways and railroads, Michigan soybeans have a long journey to the port. In this Pods for Profit, we’ll hear from Michigan Agricultural Commodities on how they [Read More…]