Ag News

A farmer in northeast Missouri says the recent rains are giving the corn and soybeans a good start. Matt Wright from Marion County tells Brownfield the farm had under half an inch of rain over [Read More…]

A farmer in northwest Minnesota says hot, windy conditions haven’t been good for the crops this spring. Betsy Jensen farms in Marshall County, Minnesota. “Temps have been over 90-degrees, it’s been horribly windy and we’ve [Read More…]

A mid-Michigan farmer says variable soil moisture conditions have made for a slow start to planting. Eaton County’s Brett Roberts tells Brownfield, “Some stuff’s dry, some stuff on the edge, and some, I went and [Read More…]

Corn and rice planting are nearing completion for Arkansas farmers, while cotton, soybean, and peanut planting are full steam ahead. Corn planting is 96 percent complete with 90 percent emerged, 1 percent silking and 68 [Read More…]

It was another big week of planting progress for Kentucky farmers. Statewide, 63 percent of the corn crop has been planted with 43 percent emerged.  Soybeans are 43 percent planted, and 26 percent emerged. Tobacco [Read More…]

Missouri’s soybean crush industry and livestock enterprises are mutually dependent. Missouri’s four crush plants produce nearly 4 million metric tons of meal annually, about half of which is exported. The remainder is primarily used for [Read More…]

A central Illinois cattle producer says virtually all aspects of the cattle industry are doing well. David Mool, who operates a cow/calf herd and grows row crops in McLean County, tells Brownfield, “Obviously the cattle [Read More…]

There are breakthroughs in the demand for high-oleic soybean meal as dairy cow feed. In this edition of the Missouri Soybeans Spotlight Podcast, we talk with Matt Amick, director of market development for Missouri Soybeans, [Read More…]

A survey of Upper Midwestern banks that specialize in ag lending shows net farm income decreasing along with less capital spending. Joe Mahon with the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis says incomes have been declining [Read More…]

Wisconsin’s new Alice in Dairyland is Sarah Hagenow from Poynette.  Hagenow was chosen from six top candidates during ceremonies held in Crawford County Saturday, and she tells Brownfield she’s ready to represent Wisconsin agriculture. “I’m [Read More…]

Missouri lawmakers have approved a bill that would require a permit to export water outside of the state. Jacob Knaebel with the Missouri Corn Growers Association says it’s good news for farmers, “What are we [Read More…]

Michigan lawmakers are considering 15 years of digestate land application research from Michigan State University as hearings continue for pending bipartisan legislation. Anaerobic Digestion Research and Education Center director Dr. Wei Liao testified this week [Read More…]

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe says capital improvement funding could be on the agenda when he calls a special legislative session, “You know, the House position on trying to leave a significant amount of money on [Read More…]

Legislation has been reintroduced in the US Senate that could help boost ag exports by revitalizing the nation’s shipbuilding industry. Senator Todd Young of Indiana, co-author of the Shipbuilding and Harbor Infrastructure for Prosperity and Security [Read More…]

An Iowa lawmaker is pleased legislation that addresses rural healthcare concerns passed this session. Representative Shannon Latham tells Brownfield pharmacy benefit management reform was one of her priorities. “We have seen the number of independent [Read More…]

The Ohio Department of Agriculture has placed eighteen counties under a spotted lanternfly quarantine to help reduce the spread of the invasive species. Director Brian Baldridge says the insect has slowly made its way into [Read More…]

Cash dairy prices were mostly higher to end the week on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.55.  One sale was recorded at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0325 [Read More…]

A farmer in northeast Nebraska says 2025 has been the driest planting season in his carrer. Greg Anderson raises corn and soybeans near Newman Grove and says drought conditions have rapidly intensified. “Over the last [Read More…]

An atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions says weather continues to create challenges for farmers across much of the Corn Belt. Eric Snodgrass says a cold front is expected to hit the northern part of [Read More…]

A research veterinarian is concerned about the loss of federal animal health experts due to downsizing. Dr. Keith Poulsen with the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory tells Brownfield federal efforts to decrease spending have noticeable side [Read More…]