Agriculture News
2026 broiler placements running 2% ahead of 2025
USDA data continues to point towards rising U.S. chicken production. 255.739 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation last week, down 280,000 from the previous week, but up 2% from
Proposed legislation in Illinois would boost ethanol infrastructure
The Industrial Committee Chair with the Illinois Corn Growers Association says there’s a new proposal in the General Assembly to expand ethanol infrastructure in the state. Sarah Hastings, who represents
Former chairman of the House Ag Committee has died
Long-time Georgia Congressman and former chair of the House Ag Committee, David Scott, has died. He was 80 years old. The 12-term lawmaker was the first Black man to chair
Acquisition of Mid-State soybean processing facility supporting growth across western U.S. states
Beck’s Hybrids says the recent acquisition of a Missouri-based soybean processing facility will support continued production growth across the region. Jim Herr, processing, inventory, and wholesale manager with Beck’s, says the
Consumer demand for protein is affecting nonfat dry milk prices
A dairy marketing specialist says consumer demand is influencing nonfat dry milk prices. Katie Burgess with ever.ag tells Brownfield the global powder market is getting more competitive. “We’ve been a
USDA works to rebuild farmer trust as low response rates raise concerns
The farmer response rate for USDA’s 2026 Prospective Plantings report was the lowest it’s ever been. Arlan Suderman with StoneX Group tells Brownfield that’s significant. “That simply increases the risk
Ethanol production dips on week while holding above a year ago
U.S. ethanol production declined last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says an average of 1.04 million barrels of ethanol were produced per day, falling 80,000 on the week possibly
New Iowa FFA officer team elected
The new Iowa FFA State Officer team was elected at the conclusion of the 2026 state convention. Nora Pickhinke of Ridge View FFA will serve as president, Erica Driscoll of
Uncertainty remains on farm bill and year-round E15 push
The senior director of national affairs with the Nebraska Farm Bureau says there are a lot of questions surrounding two pieces of ag legislation. Jordan Dux says the U.S. House
Fertilizer supply disruptions could cause acreage shifts for upcoming crop year in Brazil
An ag economist at Purdue University says the conflict in Iran could impact crop production in Brazil for the 2026-2027 growing season. Joana Colussi says the country has become more
