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The Illinois Department of Agriculture has extended the suspension of poultry exhibitions and sales in the state. The moratorium, in response to the ongoing threat of H5N1 avian flu, now continues through May 11th, 2025.  [Read More…]

The leader of a crop inputs business says farmers are planning to plant more corn this spring.  Leah Anderson is Senior Vice President of Land O Lakes, and President of their WinField United crops division.  [Read More…]

Western Kentucky farmer Davie Stephens says they’re just starting to get back into the field after receiving nearly 15 inches of rain recently. “But not with any ag equipment,” he says.  “But with backhoes and [Read More…]

A commodities economist says farmers should be proactive marketing new crop because there’s still a downside risk ahead for prices. Arlan Suderman is with StoneX Group. “We’re not out of the woods by any means. [Read More…]

The people between the Wisconsin farmer and the consumer were recognized during the Specialty Meat Products Championships.  Jake Sailer tells Brownfield the competition is held during the Wisconsin Association of Meat Processors conference in Middleton [Read More…]

Despite a condition rating improvement in the last week, dry conditions have taken a toll on South Dakota’s winter wheat. “I think we’ve got some stands that look good and other stands look poor.” South [Read More…]

Photo of Collin Bauer by Brent Barnett/Brownfield Iowa FFA’s outgoing state president says the organization has made a lasting impact on his life. Collin Bauer tells Brownfield he’s traveled nationally and internationally over the last [Read More…]

The agronomy education lead with Beck’s Hybrids says alfalfa weevil is already present in some fields. Matt Montgomery, who’s based in central Illinois, tells Brownfield, “It is out there.”  He says, “Actually, I was out [Read More…]

This week’s discussion focuses on Missouri Soybean Farmers’ efforts to boost local soybean processing, reduce transportation costs, and benefit livestock. Matt Amick, the Market Development Director, emphasizes the importance of building local markets and exporting [Read More…]

In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Matt Amick discusses Missouri Soybeans’ collaboration with the Missouri Partnership to attract food and beverage-related processing, focusing on enhancing commodity utilization and economic impact. Learn about the successful recruitment of [Read More…]

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On this latest episode of Outdoor Adventures, Iowa State University’s Chelsea Harbach joins Brent Barnett for a conversation about morel mushroom hunting. The post Morel mushroom hunting season is here appeared first on Brownfield Ag [Read More…]

A north Iowa farmer says changes to his crop rotation are not market driven. Casey Schlichting of Clear Lake tells Brownfield he will be planting a few more corn acres this year. “That was not [Read More…]

New data indicates dairy product sales grew along with consumer trust in 2024. Midwest Dairy board chair Charles Krause, a dairy farmer from Minnesota, says their annual report highlights collaboration with startup businesses and expanded [Read More…]

A southeast Minnesota farmer doubts he’ll begin planting before May 1st. Ed McNamara of Goodhue says soil conditions are cool and dry. “To be honest with you I’m surprised with the lack of moisture that [Read More…]

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, supported by strength in the broader markets.  June live cattle closed $1.60 higher at $196.80 and August live cattle closed $1.65 higher at $193.85.  [Read More…]

May corn closed at $4.90 and 1/4, up 7 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.42 and 3/4, up 13 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $299.60, up $1.70May soybean oil closed at 47.35, [Read More…]

A climatologist says there’s not much relief in the forecast for ag producers who have been facing multiple years of drought conditions.  Brian Fuchs is with the National Drought Mitigation Center. “There are places in [Read More…]

The market news manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says until recently, sale barns have been largely focused on market fundamentals. Tony Hancock says this week has been different. “It affected prices at sale [Read More…]