Producers urged to test hay quality
Hay supplies remain adequate in much of cattle country. But the market news manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says any hay that’s purchased needs to be tested. “A […]
U.S. dairy herd growth likely to be flat as expansions slow, beef prices remain high
A dairy market analyst says she expects the dairy herd to remain stable this year. Sarina Sharp with the Daily Dairy Report tells Brownfield most major expansions that coincided with processing plant growth […]
USDA raises 2026 red meat estimates, lowers poultry, eggs
The USDA has ramped up its expectations for 2026 U.S. red meat production. Beef is now seen at 25.92 billion pounds, up 185 million from January on increased steer, heifer, […]
Cash dairy prices mostly lower Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were mostly lower except for butter on Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.01 at $0.72. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0025 at $1.4425. No sales were recorded. Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.44. No […]
USMCA: ag groups want renewal, tweaks only
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is entering its formal review process and a coalition of ag groups want trade officials to preserve the deal while addressing trade barriers. Krista Swanson with the […]
Sioux Center Resident Terri Hubbard Appointed to Iowa Commission of Libraries
Sioux Center native and current resident Terri Hubbard has been appointed to the Iowa Commission of Libraries by Governor Kim Reynolds. Hubbard joined the Sioux Center Library Board in early […]
Bill seeks to expand mental health treatment services in Iowa
A bill that aims to expand access to intensive mental health services outside of a hospital setting has advanced through a House subcommittee. So-called “subacute” facilities help stabilize people in […]
U.S. makes modest changes to U.S. corn, wheat ending stocks
The USDA has tightened the balance sheet for U.S. corn. Corn ending stocks were down 100 million bushels from January at a still large 2.127 billion, with the USDA expecting […]
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Brownfield Ag News Launches “Inside D.C.” Weekly Farm Policy Program Covering Farm Bill, Regulations, and Producer Issues
From farm bills to regulatory challenges, America’s farmers and ranchers face a wide range of policy-related issues. Brownfield Ag News has launched Inside D.C., a weekly program that takes a […]