Soybeans, corn, wheat sharply higher to start the week
Soybeans finished the day sharply higher, July contracts were 36 cents higher at $12.13. Details emerged on Sunday from the trade deal between the U.S. and China. The soybean market […]
Peterson says year-round E15 legislation faces Senate hurdles, infrastructure challenges
The former chairman of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says there are still headwinds facing nationwide, year-round E15 legislation. Collin Peterson tells Brownfield he’s expecting legislation to have an uphill battle […]
NASA pushes next-gen soil testing and Earth data
NASA’s Earth Science Division Director says the agency is advancing its soil testing technology to deliver more precise field data. Dr. Karen St. Germain tells Brownfield, “We’re building our next-generation […]
Iowa high school students make up 32% of community college credit hours
The number of high school students who are also taking community college courses at the same time continues to rise. Department of Education Community Colleges Bureau Chief Amy Gieseke says […]
NPPC backs updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The director of food policy for the National Pork Producers Council says the Trump administration’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans, implemented at the beginning of the year, are benefiting farmers and […]
USDA names Colton Buckley head of NRCS
The USDA has announced Colton Buckley as the Chief of its Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Buckley has previously served as Chief and as Associate Chief of NRCS, overseeing several of […]
China expands access for U.S. beef exports
The head of the U.S. Meat Export Federation says the U.S. and China have made major progress in expanding market access for American beef. Dan Halstrom says China has granted […]
Crop scouts advised to end field checks with tick checks as reports increase
A field crops entomologist is reminding farmers to add tick checks to their crop scouting routine. Chris DiFonzo with Michigan State University tells Brownfield, “When I would get out of […]
The Minnesota Porkcast: Grillfest – a summer treat featuring pork
2026 Minnesota Pork Promoter of the Year Lindsey Loken of Blondie’s Butcher Shop in Wanamingo, Minnesota, calls Grillfest the “Super Bowl of summer events” in Minnesota. She tells Brownfield that […]
Ag economist says CME’s new cattle futures limits could bring more volatility but also upside opportunities
An ag economist says new trading limits for cattle futures could bring additional volatility to the markets. Josh Maples with Mississippi State University Extension says the changes go into place June 1, 2026. “It absolutely does […]