Cystic fibrosis not holding back University of Illinois coach
May is cystic fibrosis (CF) awareness month. One person’s diagnosis hasn’t slowed her down in the world of agriculture. Central Illinois native Elli Burris had a passion for animals and […]
Wet weather in Ohio slowing crop progress, impacting weed control
A north-central Ohio farmer says unseasonably cool and wet conditions are driving early-season weed pressure. Owen Niese tells Brownfield, “On my no-till ground, I sprayed my normal herbicide package, and it’s just […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 19, 2026
Jul. corn $4.75 and 1/4, down 1 and 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $12.09 and 1/2, down 3 and 1/2 centsJul. soybean meal $332.30, down $2.20Jul. soybean oil 75.44, down 19 pointsJul. […]
Weekend storm ravages grain setup on north Iowa farm
A farmer in north-central Iowa lost about 100,000 bushels of grain storage capacity following a weekend storm. Josh Hitzhusen of Rockwell says straight-line winds sent a 48-foot bin hurtling across […]
Hinson says USMCA renewal needed, calls for some adjustments
A U.S. Representative from Iowa says adjustments to the USMCA trade agreement should be considered during this summer’s reauthorization process. Republican Ashley Hinson tells Brownfield crop and livestock producers have […]
Farmers say Washington isn’t delivering for agriculture
Frustration is mounting in farm country as producers remain under financial pressure. An Illinois farmer says policies implemented by the administration and Congress have made an economic situation worse. “We […]
Egg production rises, placements dip
U.S. egg production continues to rise above year ago levels. The USDA says 8.923 billion eggs were produced during April, 5% above last year, and the fourth month in a […]
An economist says the loss of Mexican feeder cattle is hitting U.S. feedlots hard, tightening supplies and driving up beef prices
A livestock economist says the U.S. supply chain is feeling the effects of the ban on live cattle imports from Mexico. David Anderson with Texas A&M tells Brownfield, the U.S. historically have […]
From heat stress to mental health, farm awareness is critical
Farmers are encouraged to recognize on‑farm risks as a way to improve overall wellbeing. Heather Fowler, director of producer and public health for the National Pork Board, says producers need […]
2026 Indy 500 rookie drivers introduced to iconic milk tradition
Each year, the American Dairy Association Indiana honors the Indianapolis 500 Fastest Rookie to introduce new drivers to the dairy industry. Jenni Browning, CEO of ADAI, says the organization established the […]