Ag News

A Republican member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee looking for progress on the farm bill is frustrated with Senate Ag Committee leadership. Iowa Congressman Zach Nunn says he and his colleagues in the House [Read More…]

University of Wisconsin teams are working on ways to help cover crops get established faster and stronger in the fall. Soybean specialist Shawn Conley tells Brownfield weather in northern states can make establishing a cover [Read More…]

As farmers prepare for the upcoming harvest, plans for fall fertility are also being set. University of Minnesota Extension nutrient management specialist Daniel Kaiser says anhydrous ammonia remains a very good option, but cautions growers [Read More…]

An agronomist says farmers will need to prioritize fields at harvest.  DEKALB brand manager Jamie Horton says the early presence of tar spot likely means growers will need to keep an eye on stalk integrity. [Read More…]

A western Iowa farmer says he plans to start his 2024 harvest in just a few weeks. Scot Bailey raises soybeans, corn, cow-calf pairs, and sheep near Anita. “Right now with the lack of rain [Read More…]

A biofuels specialist says the ethanol industry is thriving despite the downturn in the ag economy. Robert White with the Renewable Fuels Association says 2024 could be a record-breaking year for U.S. ethanol. “Record ethanol [Read More…]

Katie Burgess with Ever.ag tells Brownfield there has been a lot of activity from buyers recently, with over 100 loads of butter traded between August 12th and the 16th.  “That was a new all-time high [Read More…]

Productivity is the name of the game when it comes to the lineup of tractors from Case IH.   From the suspended tracks to being able to check the oil,  Bill Weber says all of [Read More…]

Case IH is launching three new planters in 2025.  Dave Brennan with Case IH says these changes were made with productivity in mind.  He says the increased efficiency of the equipment can help farmers improve [Read More…]

The new Puma model tractor from the Case IH features a new transmission that makes its use more productive for farmers and operators.  The Puma model tractors were designed with livestock and dairy producers in [Read More…]

AGI strategic account manager Ryan Thompson says farmers can benefit from the automation BinManager provides, while Jeff Cruzan, new business development for dryers, tells Brownfield the new AGI pre-cleaner can make mixed flow dryers operate [Read More…]

The national soybean yield record-holder has eclipsed 200-plus bushels an acre two years in a row.  Alex Harrell farms in southwest Georgia and broke the record for soybean yield in 2023 at 206 bushels per [Read More…]

A Wisconsin Senator is praising the U.S. Trade Representative for a recent agreement with Chile but says more trade agreements and strong enforcement are needed. Tammy Baldwin sent a letter to USTR Katherine Tai saying [Read More…]

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures were supported by the higher midday boxed beef and technical support, getting ready for direct business. October live was up $2.42 at $179.40 and December was $2.47 [Read More…]

A federal judge says a recent rule from the Department of Labor to improve temporary ag worker protections is unconstitutional. The U.S. District Court Judge has sided with the plaintiffs who argued the DOL’s rule [Read More…]

Wisconsin’s political candidates have an opportunity to learn more about agriculture and important issues before election day. Jason Mugnaini with Wisconsin Farm Bureau tells Brownfield about thirty agricultural groups teamed up to host Engage with [Read More…]

The recent Global Dairy Trade event August 20th saw the price index jump five and a half percent, with the biggest price jump in the whole milk powder market. Katie Burgess with Ever.ag tells Brownfield [Read More…]

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Near-term conditions look hot in much of the region, potentially stressing the crop. By this weekend, most of the region should see cooler temperatures and some [Read More…]

Sep. corn closed at $3.67 and 1/4, up 5 and 1/4 centsSep. soybeans closed at $9.67 and 1/2, up 7 and 3/4 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $317.30, up $5.20Sep. soybean oil closed at 41.15, [Read More…]

Some state regulations are limiting how manure digesters can support food waste reduction goals. American Biogas Council Vice President of Policy Heather Dziedzic tells Brownfield, “Right now, we have sort of a tension if you [Read More…]