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A weed management specialist says some species that haven’t been an issue are starting to cause problems for growers. Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Jason Gibson tells Brownfield morning glory is one. “Johnson grass (is [Read More…]

Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. There was another round of support from talk that China might buy more U.S. soybeans this marketing year. However, there aren’t many details available, Brazil has a [Read More…]

The Vice President of Farm Services with NAU Country Insurance says recent changes to crop insurance coverage will make this a pivotal year for risk management. Rich Morrison tells Brownfield one of the more popular [Read More…]

An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says farmers across the Corn Belt are still trying to figure out how they will market old crop grain. Ben Brown says there’s still lots of unpriced [Read More…]

The director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture says a new animal science facility at Ohio State University could help strengthen the state’s livestock sector. Brian Baldridge says the Multispecies Animal Learning Complex serves as [Read More…]

The effects of the down ag economy are showing up in the land market.  “Not so much optimism at the moment, to be honest.  I hate to be that way, but it’s challenging times.” Nick [Read More…]

Make nitrogen work for you. Nitrogen is one of the biggest input costs in a nutrient program, but too much can hurt more than your wallet. Learn more about property management strategies next in this [Read More…]

A trade expert with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the U.S.-Canada-Mexico trade agreement is crucial for American agriculture. Kent Bacus, Executive Director, Government Affairs, says the USMCA has been great for U.S. beef. “We [Read More…]

The director of animal health for the National Pork Producers Council says a producer-driven effort is working to reduce the impact of disease outbreaks.  Anna Forseth says research through the National Swine Health Strategy could help prevent Highly [Read More…]

A crop insurance agent says producers should consider extra risk protection this year. Justin Thompson with Dayspring Agency, located in western Nebraska, says row-crop farmers often overlook revenue protection. “They take the basic 75 percent [Read More…]

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live and feeder cattle futures closed higher, supported by the tight market ready numbers, getting ready for the week’s direct cash business. Contracts did close below the session highs due to modest [Read More…]

An ag transportation expert says maintaining a reliable and efficient supply chain is critical as pressures mount across agriculture. “There’s a lot of stress among farmers,” said Mike Steenhoek with the Soy Transportation Coalition. Steenhoek [Read More…]

The International Poultry Welfare Alliance and International Egg Foundation have signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen poultry welfare training around the world. Elena Myhre with the International Poultry Welfare Alliance tells Brownfield “this is [Read More…]

Biofuels policy was a focus of the Iowa Soybean Association’s Farm Forward Conference. Iowa Soybean Association president Tom Adam says the U.S. Treasury’s proposed guidance on the 45Z tax credit is encouraging. “It will limit [Read More…]

Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. President Trump says China might buy more U.S. soybeans this marketing year, but there are very few details at this point. If there’s an impediment, outside of [Read More…]

An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says farmers should consider risk management strategies as they make planting decisions for spring. Ben Brown tells Brownfield “we just have more options now than we do [Read More…]

Broiler hatchery numbers are maintaining their faster than last year pace, pointing towards higher production in 2026. The USDA says 251.449 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, falling 753,000 on the week, but rising [Read More…]

Dairy farmers converged on the Wisconsin State Capitol on Wednesday to support legislation they say would help them and the dairy industry.  Farmers are supporting more than a dozen bills as they met with lawmakers [Read More…]

Farmers are relying on grain storage as markets remain depressed.  Kent Craighton with Sukup Manufacturing says interest in grain storage and handling equipment is high despite low commodity prices. “It’s critical for our customers to [Read More…]

A U.S. Congressman from South Dakota says failure isn’t an option as lawmakers come together to find a solution regarding nationwide, year-round E15. Dusty Johnson tells Brownfield the stakes are high enough for farmers, ethanol [Read More…]