Ag News

Another wet week slows planting progress for Tennessee farmers. Corn is 86 percent planted, and 62 percent emerged.  Soybeans are 53 percent planted, and 34 percent emerged.  Cotton is 52 percent planted and 1 percent [Read More…]

A new facility at Kansas State University is expected to provide revolutionary research and innovation in food product development, safety, and security. U.S. Senator Roger Marshall says the Global Center for Grain and Food Innovation [Read More…]

A group that includes biofuel, agriculture, and transportation stakeholders is urging the Treasury Department to quickly finalize guidance on the 45Z tax credit. Kurt Kovarik with Clean Fuels Alliance America says the credit encompasses all [Read More…]

Enlist Field Specialist Andy Carriger says there are several reasons a second post herbicide application could be necessary. He tells Brownfield from herbicide failures to heavy weed pressure, growers should be prepared to make a [Read More…]

Milk futures and cash dairy prices were mostly higher Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  Dry whey was unchanged at $0.4150.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0425 at $1.9425.  Five sales were recorded, [Read More…]

Researchers in Wisconsin’s Dairy Innovation Hub shared their findings so far during a symposium Wednesday.  Dr. Heather White is the faculty director for the Dairy Innovation Hub, and she tells Brownfield over 200 researchers are [Read More…]

A central Iowa farmer says weeds got a jump start on crops this year. Corey Hillebo of Polk City tells Brownfield mild conditions in February and March resulted in an early start to the growing [Read More…]

Young farmers are increasing access to local meat at some Michigan food banks. Sanilac County’s Darcy Lipskey tells Brownfield her local farm bureau often donated a county fair animal to local food pantries, but there was [Read More…]

A member of the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade wants to ensure more resources for trade promotion programs are included in the next farm bill. Minnesota Republican Michelle Fischbach tells Brownfield access to [Read More…]

The chairman of the House Ag Committee says the new farm bill includes language meant to remove barriers in the livestock industry caused by California’s Proposition 12 law. Glenn “GT” Thompson says it’s a new [Read More…]

Historic flooding in parts of Brazil is expected to have short and long-term impacts on South American crop production. Michael Cordonnier with Soybean and Corn Advisor says torrential rains are decimating the southern state of [Read More…]

A Kentucky cattleman says he’s often asked by beef producers why the U.S. exports beef if it has to import it. Andy Bishop, chairman of the Cattlemen’s Beef Board tells Brownfield, “We can certainly add [Read More…]

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, supported by cash and wholesale business.  June live cattle closed $2.02 higher at $181.05 and August lives closed $1.67 higher at $179.05.  August feeders [Read More…]

A central Missouri farmer says the consistent rains have delayed cutting triticale and the crop has declined in quality. But Nathan Alpers says there will be more tonnage compared to last year. “It’s a lot [Read More…]

An increase in reference prices is included in the new farm bill the House Agriculture Committee will mark up on Thursday and a U.S. Congressman from South Dakota says it’s a much-needed change. Dusty Johnson [Read More…]

Ancient grains are nutrient-rich foods that are high in fiber and protein and loaded with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. So what is an ancient grain?  Think Quinoa, buckwheat, or sorghum. Nate Blum is with Sorghum [Read More…]

A small grains breeder at the University of Illinois says the state’s wheat crop is well ahead of schedule. Dr. Jessica Rutkoski, assistant professor, tells Brownfield… “It was really warm in February and March and [Read More…]

A western Illinois farmer says he’s satisfied with planting progress to this point. Brady Holst, who farms in Hancock County, tells Brownfield a mid-April window was productive. “We’re all done with corn and about 75% [Read More…]

A Wisconsin dairy farmer is lowering his cost of production with an unusual feed ingredient.  Dave Daniels and his multi-family dairy partnership are using cookie waste to replace some of the corn silage and more [Read More…]

A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is optimistic heading into next week’s scheduled farm bill mark up. “I wish it had been done several months ago, but hey, we’re going where we need [Read More…]