Kansas dairy constantly seeks efficiency, conservation improvements
This year’s World Dairy Expo Dairy Producer of the Year is always seeking ways to improve the farming operation. Ken McCarty tells Brownfield they were milking around 800 cows in […]
Everyone encouraged to participate in ‘Shop Iowa Day’ Wednesday
The Iowa Economic Development Authority is promoting this Wednesday as “Shop Iowa Day.” The promotion is designed to bringing together small businesses and communities statewide for a single day dedicated […]
Trump: USMCA renewal TBD
U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters on Tuesday all options are on the table as the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is renegotiated. “We could renegotiate it and that would be good, or […]
Managing on-farm grain storage is key this fall
As more grain is stored on-farm this fall, an economist at CoBank reminds farmers it costs to be your own grain elevator. Tanner Ehmke tells Brownfield “grain sitting in the […]
Cautious optimism lifts soybeans amid trade aid hopes
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Beans remain cautiously optimistic about the prospect of a trade aid announcement this week and the end of month tariff talks […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: October 7, 2025
Dec. corn $4.19 and 3/4, down 2 centsNov. soybeans $10.22, up 4 and 1/4 centsDec. soybean meal $276.90, down 20 centsDec. soybean oil 51.04, up 66 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.06 […]
Rep. Budzinski: Farmers face added uncertainty as USDA support pauses in shutdown
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says the partial shutdown of the federal government is compounding already uncertain times for farmers. Illinois Democratic Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski says members […]
Farmers becoming less optimistic about future of the ag economy
The latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer shows farmers continue to be concerned about the ag economy. Michael Langemeier, director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture, says the survey was […]
Illinois farmer preps for wheat planting as double-crop beans struggle
A southeastern Illinois farmer says he’s concerned about the double-crop soybeans he planted this summer following wheat harvest. Don Guinnip, who farms in Clark County, says the late-season drought has […]
Early nutrition and hydration key to preventing calf stress, vet says
A veterinarian says farmers need to take some simple steps to prevent calf stress. Dr. Tom Earlywine with Purina Land ‘O Lakes tells Brownfield calves, especially those born on dairy […]