Ag News

The Wisconsin Legislature is considering a bill that would prohibit local governments from adopting animal regulations in areas zoned for agricultural use that are more restrictive than the state law.  It is Assembly Bill 957, [Read More…]

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed, and feeders were higher waiting for direct business to develop. April live cattle closed $.80 lower at $185.92 and June live cattle closed $.45 lower at [Read More…]

A USDA Climate Smart Commodities grant program will pay landowners along the Missouri/Iowa border to plant highly erodible land with native prairie grasses. Director of land management and prairie acquisition Steve Mowry with Roeslein Alternative [Read More…]

A market advisor says the world dairy market can be challenging for the U.S. if big inventories continue to put pressure on prices.  Mike North is with Ever.ag. He tells Brownfield, “If we can’t relieve [Read More…]

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director says the governor’s 2025 budget proposal adds capacity to expand the ag economy. Tim Boring tells Brownfield the department is evaluating ways to offer conservation technicians [Read More…]

Members of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture are calling for federal action on several critical issues affecting farmers and ranchers. Senior Director of Public Policy RJ Karney tells Brownfield during their recent [Read More…]

The USDA says that as of the week ending February 8th, corn export inspections continue to run ahead of the pace needed to meet estimates for the current marketing year. The 2023/24 marketing year began [Read More…]

Commodity groups are concerned about regulations handcuffing farmers. Wisconsin Soybean president Sara Stelter says that was a big topic during the association’s annual meeting earlier this month. “We’re always concerned on a national level about [Read More…]

Jefferson City, Mo. (February 12, 2024) – Brownfield welcomes Jared White to the team as Anchor/Reporter based in Clinton, Illinois. “Jared comes to Brownfield with years of experience in local radio and as a farm [Read More…]

A farm management analyst suggests farm program decisions are being clouded by market and weather uncertainty. Kent Thiesse says growers have a lot to consider leading up to the March 15th enrollment deadline for Ag [Read More…]

Missouri Soybeans non GM soyleic soybeans offer what Licensing and Commercialization Director Bryan Stobaugh says are enhancements to a growers bottom line. … Click the icon below to listen.     

As weeds become more resistant to herbicides, Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Brad Burkhart says soybean growers should implement a program approach to weed control. He tells Brownfield that can help prevent herbicide resistance and [Read More…]

Leaders of the Congressional Ag Trade Caucus are encouraging the Biden administration to be more aggressive on trade. South Dakota Congressman Dusty Johnson tells Brownfield all 50 states have something to gain from increased ag [Read More…]

A researcher says there is a lot to learn about the roots of corn plants. Jim Schwartz with Beck’s Hybrids tells Brownfield some varieties have deep penetrating roots, while others spread out in a wider [Read More…]

The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture is urging the EPA to allow farmers access to dicamba products that have been purchased for the 2024 growing season. Senior Director of Public Policy RJ Karney [Read More…]

Mar. corn closed at $4.29, down 4 and 1/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $11.83 and 1/2, down 10 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $346.80, down 30 centsMar. soybean oil closed at 47.26, down 68 pointsMar. [Read More…]

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is establishing the Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program at Michigan State University. MSU AgBioResearch Director George Smith tells Brownfield the initiative is a collaboration with the state’s major [Read More…]

Milk futures and the cash dairy markets were mostly lower  Friday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.  February Class III milk was up $0.01 at $16.13.  March was down $0.21 at $16.98.  April was down $0.14 [Read More…]

Ohio State University Extension has launched a quarterly fertilizer survey to help farmers create more accurate farm budgets. Farm Management Field Specialist Eric Richer tells Brownfield the results should increase cost transparency. “We know that [Read More…]

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture and other ag groups continue to ask the EPA for clarification on the recent dicamba ruling from a District Court in Arizona. Arkansas Secretary of Ag Wes Ward says farmers [Read More…]