Ag News

The U.S. pork industry has been developing a National Swine Health Strategy. Meredith Petersen with the National Pork Board says the strategy should help producers monitor and detect diseases, including Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome [Read More…]

The USDA is proposing updates to federal line speed regulations in poultry and pork processing.  The proposed changes would allow eligible facilities to operate at speeds supported by their processes, equipment, and food safety performance.  [Read More…]

Sales of E15 in Minnesota broke records for a fifth straight year in 2025. Minnesota Biofuels Association executive director Brian Werner says the total of more than 144 million gallons eclipsed the previous record by [Read More…]

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up sharply ahead of the week’s direct business and Friday’s On Feed report from the USDA. April live cattle closed $2.17 higher at $242.80 and [Read More…]

Soybeans were modestly higher on short covering and technical buying. Argentina’s crop condition rating declined again due to dry weather, but rain in the forecast could stabilize things, at least somewhat. Brazil’s record harvest is [Read More…]

A pair of agricultural economists say farm incomes continue to falter.  Danny Munch, economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation, says the updated farm income forecast from the USDA is not promising.  “Major revisions in [Read More…]

Processing facilities are adapting to meet the needs of today’s livestock production.  Wisconsin beef producer Brady Zuck tells Brownfield animals are headed to slaughter at heavier weights. “We do know that today, our nation’s cow [Read More…]

A university researcher says new Federal Communications Commission restrictions are likely to further delay agricultural drone advancements for farmers. Michigan State University PhD student Leo Baldiga says there was a rush to get the latest [Read More…]

The CEO of CattleFax says tight cattle supplies could cause disruptions to the supply chain. Randy Blach says 2025 was a good example. “We came into the year, and we had about 25,000 more hooks [Read More…]

The director of industry relations for the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council says 2026 must be a milestone year for agricultural trade. Ellen Zimmerman tells Brownfield, “Especially right now when we look at the price [Read More…]

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director says the governor’s 2027 budget would invest in the next generation of career pathways for the sector. Tim Boring tells Brownfield $2 million proposed for a [Read More…]

A market analyst says fewer U.S. cotton acres this spring could help prices. Jamie Wilkerson with RCM Ag Services tells Brownfield the recently released National Cotton Council’s grower survey shows a more than three percent [Read More…]

As the 2026 season approaches, growers are encouraged to map out their weed management plans, including effective preemergence residual herbicides. Brad Allen, Market Development Specialist with Corteva Agriscience, tells Brownfield that preemergence applications set a [Read More…]

It is the middle of winter, but farmers are thinking ahead and planning for the spring planting season and facing another year of poor returns spilling onto the balance sheets. In this Managing for Profit, [Read More…]

A new dual-chamber baler with single-row output is helping address labor challenges that continue in the ag sector. Cort Morris, Kubota product manager says the innovative design means one operator, one tractor, and one machine [Read More…]

Innovation and technology are crucial to advancements in ag equipment. Marc Heater, director of sales and marketing for Amazone says when it comes to soil tillage, technological innovations have made working the ground more sustainable [Read More…]

Case IH recently launched its all-new Puma series tractor that features the latest in precision technology, increases productivity, and optimizes time in the field. Shawn Duren, a livestock product specialist for Case IH says the [Read More…]

Case IH has launched its latest additions to its Farmall series of tractors.  Morgen Dietrich, product manager for Case IH says the new Farmall 35A and 40A compact tractors have a more open design and [Read More…]

The incoming chairman for the Missouri Farm Bureau’s Young Farmers and Ranchers says strong relationships and multi-generational teamwork are key to keeping family farms successful. “I think it’s important different generations work together to come [Read More…]

The executive director of the Missouri Pork Association says he’s glad to see a fix to Proposition 12 included in House Ag Committee’s latest farm bill draft. Scott Hays tells Brownfield “it looks like we [Read More…]