A market analyst says farmers are looking for every opportunity to improve returns in a challenging farm economy. Matt Bennett with AgMarket.Net says profit margins have been tight for several

Sourcing regeneratively grown ingredients with nature in mind. Senior Agronomist Drew Afton tells Brownfield Nestle is working to source at least half of its key ingredients from farms using regenerative

An extreme heat warning is in effect during the Missouri State Fair and it’s being felt across the fairgrounds. Missouri Ag Director Chris Chinn tells Brownfield “We just want everyone

A crop protection specialist says the agriculture industry can’t afford to repeat the mistakes that have led to widespread herbicide resistance. Dennis Christie with WinField United tells Brownfield, “We did

Cash dairy prices were up Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was down $0.00275 to $0.67. One sale was reported at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0050 to $1.61. Seven sales

A board member with the Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation at the Wisconsin State Fair says youth exhibitors that participate in the annual auction get a unique opportunity to

Lower yields had an impact on hay production in 2026, reflecting weather issues in parts of the U.S. The USDA says alfalfa and mixtures production was down 5% on the

The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says the impact of large data centers is among the organization’s top concerns. Phillip Nelson says the facilities threaten the state’s natural resources

An extension grain market economist is confident a floor has been set under corn prices. Ed Usset with the University of Minnesota says new crop contracts are moving toward $5

China continues to show up big for U.S. soybeans. The USDA says China bought more than 80% of the new crop U.S. soybean export sales total during the week ending