Mid-MO farmer named vice president of MOFB
A new vice-president has been named for Missouri Farm Bureau. Andy Clay has cattle and crops in Moniteau County, and he tells Brownfield “I want to continue carrying on the […]
Grassley not surprised by China soybean import extension
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley is not surprised the Trump administration is giving China more time to fulfill its soybean purchase commitments. The Iowa Republican says global grain merchandisers Cargill and […]
Kehoe optimistic about rural health reform funds for Missouri
Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe says he’s expecting more details about Missouri’s Rural Health Transformation Plan by the end of the month. “It was funded by the One Big, Beautiful Bill […]
Missouri Farm Bureau targets property rights as energy demand grows
The intersection of energy security and property rights had the attention of Missouri Farm Bureau members in the final day of resolutions at the annual meeting. President Garrett Hawkins says […]
New avian influenza case confirmed in Wisconsin
Map: USDA map of commercial flocks affected with H5N1 avian influenza as of 12/9/2025 A new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in Wisconsin. Department of Agriculture, […]
U.S. corn ending stocks a little lower, still above 2 billion bushels
The USDA tightened the balance sheet for corn while leaving soybean and wheat ending stocks unchanged. The corn carryout for the current marketing year is now seen at 2.029 billion […]
Smith says tariffs have prompted concessions in global ag trade
Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith says he’s cautiously optimistic about the long-term outlook for agriculture trade. He tells Brownfield while he’s not a supporter of tariffs, they’ve brought countries to the […]
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NGFA says USMCA review is an opportunity to strengthen the agreement
One ag group says next year’s review of the U.S.- Mexico- Canada Agreement could be an opportunity to strengthen international trade. Mike Seyfert, president and CEO of the National Grain […]
USDA sets December 19 deadline for acreage reporting in $12 billion assistance program
USDA officials say the Trump administration’s $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance program will base crop payments on planted acres reported to the Farm Service Agency. Undersecretary for Farm Production and […]