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Two of Wisconsin’s dairy organizations have sued State Attorney General Josh Kaul. The Wisconsin Dairy Alliance and the Venture Dairy Cooperative have filed a lawsuit against Kaul, challenging his decision to outsource the department’s environmental [Read More…]

The executive director of Missouri Pork says the New Year is bringing renewed optimism for pork producers. “Producers need time to heal before any expansion happens.” Scott Hays says the bounce-back in prices has been welcome.  [Read More…]

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. South American weather appears largely favorable over the near-term. There’s more at least scattered rain in some forecasts for Argentina and harvest conditions in Brazil mostly [Read More…]

A western Kansas farmer says he’s cautiously optimistic about this year’s wheat crop. “With some of the moisture that’s come through, we’ve had a lot better luck with the stand this year, especially in the [Read More…]

U.S. ethanol production improved slightly last week and stocks grew. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.082 million barrels per day, up 2,000 on the week and unchanged on the year. Iowa State [Read More…]

U.S. commercial red meat production was up in January 2025. The USDA says total production of 4.885 billion pounds was 2% above January 2024, with beef production gaining 4% to 2.37 billion pounds and pork [Read More…]

Michigan FFA’s state advisor says interest in career and technical training programs is helping to grow the organization. Mark Forbush tells Brownfield, “We have seven new programs than we had last year.” “We’re getting programs in more [Read More…]

The new Indiana State Veterinarian says the surge of highly pathogenic avian influenza has the state on high alert. Kyle Shipman tells Brownfield, “Currently, we have 12 commercial flocks and two hobby flocks in the [Read More…]

Egg prices continue to soar higher across the U.S. Dr. Valerie Kilders is an assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Purdue University and focuses her research on food and agribusiness marketing. She [Read More…]

The optimal window to market old crop grain is getting smaller. Iowa Farm Bureau Farmer Education Program Manager Zach Brummer says a lot of farmers stored more corn and soybeans than intended last harvest. “So [Read More…]

The president of National Farmers Union (NFU) says farmers are facing unprecedented uncertainty. Rob Larew tells Brownfield, “Change always brings a lot of questions.”  He says, “I think answers will be forthcoming on where this [Read More…]

An ag economist says there could be some selling opportunities for corn farmers. University of Missouri’s Ben Brown says, “Opportunities for producers out there in that old crop market just to get some sales on [Read More…]

An ag insurance specialist says safety should always be top of mind for those working around grain bins. Laramie Sandquist, senior associate vice president with Nationwide Insurance, says 2024 was another deadly year. “Overall, in [Read More…]

It remains to be seen if Congress can get a farm bill across the finish line in 2025. U.S. Congressman Randy Feenstra of Iowa says, “Let’s be honest, it’s going to be tough.” He says America’s [Read More…]

Brownfield’s Brandon Peoples covers the Kansas Department of Agriculture public hearing. The post Kansas Department of Agriculture public hearing appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     

The President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association says vaccinations need to be developed to protect poultry and livestock from highly pathogenic avian influenza. Michael Dykes says, “It’s important that we get a [Read More…]

Brownfield’s Jared White covers the 2025 Land Values Conference The post Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers & Rural Appraisers 2025 Land Values Conference appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     

Brownfield’s Nicole Heslip covers the Michigan Wheat Program farmer round table The post Michigan Wheat Program farmer round table appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     

The avian influenza virus has been found in a commercial turkey flock in Sac County, Iowa. The Iowa Department of the Agriculture and Land Stewardship reports approximately 29,665 turkeys will be depopulated. It’s the state’s [Read More…]

2025 U.S. broiler sets and placements remain on track to top 2024. The USDA says 249.285 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation last week, up 771,000 from the week before and 2% from last [Read More…]