Global market access challenges mounting for U.S. rice producers
Deputy Ag Secretary Stephen Vaden says global market access is becoming increasingly difficult for U.S. rice producers. “Rice is now one of the most distressed commodities,” he said Tuesday, “particularly […]
Former ag negotiator says Southeast Asia trade critical for U.S. agriculture’s future
A former U.S. chief agricultural negotiator says expanding trade relationships in Southeast Asia is critical to long-term growth for the ag industry. Ambassador Darci Vetter served in the Office of […]
Cottonwood Fire leaves “nothing left” across parts of Nebraska
A rancher in south-central Nebraska says an on-going wildfire has left widespread destruction across the region. Adam Grabenstein says the Cottonwood Fire near Gothenburg has burned more than 130,000 […]
FCS Financial Field Notes: More Than a Customer
FCS Financial is giving back to its member-owners in a big way this year. Chief Financial Officer Rick Krueger says the cooperative is returning $35 million in cash patronage. To […]
iFAB Tech Hub building momentum
A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says a $51 million investment into the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing (iFAB) Tech Hub is paying off. Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski says […]
Expanding Markets for Soy
Minnesota farmer Tom Frisch recently served as chair of the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council and says there were several takeaways. Frisch is also a volunteer firefighter and has […]
Anticipation builds for possible Trump biofuel policy reveal at White House event
The Trump administration could be poised to make a big announcement on biofuels policy next week. U.S Senator Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield he’s hopeful Renewable Volume Obligations for 2026 and […]
Early pig care key to boosting wean-to-finish success
A technical expert with Pig Improvement Company North America says there’s a renewed focus in the pork industry on wean-to-finish survivability. Isaiah Spath tells Brownfield better management begins at the […]
Rotational grazing can reduce livestock production costs
Adam Abel is the State Grazing Lands Specialist with Wisconsin’s NRCS. He tells Brownfield that rotational grazing can work for nearly every farm, cutting the cost of production for beef […]
Soybean futures down sharply to start the week
Soybeans were sharply lower to start the week, and nearby soybean contracts were actually limit down on Monday. The market is concerned that the trade meeting with China could be […]