Agriculture News
Wisconsin ag leaders support neighbors’ mental health
A group of farmers is reaching out to neighboring farms and families to make sure they are mentally okay. Neil Christenson is part of the Shawano County, Wisconsin’s Farm Bureau
Wisconsin lawmaker pleased with E15 House vote
The House of Representatives passed legislation that would make E15 available all year, nationwide. Wisconsin Congressman Derrick Van Orden says, “This is a fantastic thing for our farmers.” The 3rd
Wheat tour shows 26 percent decline in production from 2025
The U.S. is on track to produce the smallest winter wheat crop in nearly half of a century, largely due to the ongoing drought in the Central Plains. Interim executive
As beef prices rise, shoppers shift within the beef case and challenge traditional demand indicators
In recent weeks the Choice/Select spread, which can be an indicator for beef demand, has been very narrow and in some instances negative. University of Kentucky ag economist Kenny Burdine says historically that shift would indicate a
Economist says Trump administration’s rumored beef plan was unlikely to lower retail costs
An ag economist says the Trump administration’s recently floated plan aimed at lowering beef prices likely wouldn’t have moved the needle. Dr. David Anderson with Texas A&M University says, “I don’t think
Agronomist says 2026 planting season could be one of the earliest on record
An agronomist says planting progress continues to move at a record pace in parts of the Midwest. Jordan Arndell, who covers southwest Indiana for Dekalb ASGROW, says many farmers in
New carbon contract tool helping farmers evaluate contracts and maximize returns
An ag attorney says carbon sequestration programs could be an opportunity for farmers to diversify their income. Todd Janzen with Janzen Schroeder Ag Law tells Brownfield, “There can be some additional revenue for
Soybean export sales continue to reflect slow global demand
Soybean export sales fell to a marketing year low for the second consecutive week. The USDA says old crop soybean sales during the week ending May 7th were below average
Congresswoman hopeful bipartisan support pushes E15 through Senate
A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says the bipartisan support shown for nationwide E15 legislation should carry weight in the Senate. Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, a primary supporter of
Randy Feenstra calls E15 vote a “huge deal” for farmers
The chair of the Rural Domestic Energy Council in the U.S. House is celebrating House passage of nationwide year-round E15 legislation. Iowa Republican Randy Feenstra tells Brownfield. “I’m just so
