Ag News

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed a second commercial case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in West Michigan. The state says the Kent County flock was the second reported in less [Read More…]

A northwestern Illinois farmer says building soil health pays off in the long run. “I tell everybody that I’m a cheap farmer. I do not like to buy inputs.” Greg Thoren, who raises row crops [Read More…]

The director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture says continued growth in the H2Ohio program is helping farmers in the Western Lake Erie Basin improve water quality.  Brian Baldridge says a new $1 million grant has expanded the [Read More…]

The Enlist weed control system gives farmers many options to incorporate a program approach to weed control. With Enlist One Herbicide as the cornerstone of the program, Corteva Market Development Specialist, Jeff Moon, tells Brownfield [Read More…]

A rancher in western Nebraska says she’s still processing the destruction of a large wildfire that raced across the area recently. “Just a lot of heartbreak and a lot of chaos.  It’s been pretty hard.” [Read More…]

Two corn farmers in the Northern Plains say market consolidation has led to a lack of competition in the U.S. fertilizer industry, causing a price increase for farmers. “Our highest cost input is essentially controlled [Read More…]

Missouri farmers say planting will be on hold a few more weeks due to the recent widespread rains and cooler temperatures. Tim Gottman in northeast Missouri says there’s been some fieldwork already near his farm, [Read More…]

The president of the Missouri Farm Bureau says U.S. lawmakers continue to work on additional ad-hoc assistance for U.S. farmers. Garrett Hawkins says Senators John Boozman and John Hoeven have a solution that could be [Read More…]

An NRCS consultant says more farmers want to use grazing to cut costs and improve soil health. Adam Abel is the Natural Resources Conservation Service State Grazing Lands Specialist for Wisconsin.  He tells Brownfield there [Read More…]

A U.S. Senator from Missouri has contacted five of the largest fertilizer producers in the United States to ensure fairness in the market. Through letters, Josh Hawley questioned CF Industries, the Mosaic Company, Koch Fertilizer, [Read More…]

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were lower, feeders were mostly lower watching for any additional direct business.  April live cattle closed $.35 lower at $239.90 and June live cattle closed $.42 lower at [Read More…]

Soybeans were modestly lower on profit taking and technical selling but closed well above the session lows and saw a solid weekly gain. That week-to-week rise was largely linked to strength in soybean oil, which [Read More…]

This year’s Ohio Master Farmers have made soil health central to their management. Third-generation farmer Jerry McBride grows 1,500 acres of corn and soybeans in Hardin County using 100 percent no-till and cover crops. He tells Brownfield, “Most [Read More…]

The Nebraska Department of Agriculture says more than 300,000 acres have burned after an outbreak of wildfires.  According to the Fire Information for Resource Management System from NASA and the U.S. Forest Service at least four large [Read More…]

A family-owned creamery is finding profitability in some unique markets. Amy Marcoot, owner & CEO of Marcoot Jersey Creamery located in Greenville, Illinois, says their locally produced line of Jersey cheeses is just one aspect [Read More…]

The president and CEO of American Farmland Trust says a new partnership with ADM aims to help farmers strengthen resilience in a changing agricultural landscape. John Piotti tells Brownfield the initiative will have a large [Read More…]

Cash dairy prices were steady to higher again Friday except for butter at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey was up $0.01 at $0.66. No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0175 at $1.53.  Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.51 to $1.53.  Cheese barrels were up $0.0175, also closing at $1.53.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was down [Read More…]

Ohio State University researchers are studying which wheat production practices provide the best return on investment. Agronomist Laura Lindsey tells Brownfield the ‘Wheat to Beat’ project with the Ohio Small Grains Marketing Program has been [Read More…]

The deputy director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says more farmers are reaching out for mental health resources. Kristi Jones tells Brownfield, “We’re seeing an increase in telehealth and in-person sessions utilized.” She says [Read More…]

The role of soy is essential for a nutritious American diet. It benefits consumer health and drives value for U.S. farmers. Learn more about the different ways soy is helping households in this Managing for [Read More…]