Revised 2026 crop budgets a mixed bag for farmers
A farm management specialist with the University of Illinois says revisions to 2026 crop budgets are mixed news for growers. Dr. Gary Schnitkey says the positive side is projected revenues […]
RFA pushes for ethanol’s role in cleaner marine shipping
The Renewable Fuels Association wants to ensure ethanol is part of any discussions about reducing global marine shipping emissions. RFA vice president of government affairs Ed Hubbard says the International […]
Fuel prices create uncertainty for 2026 growing season, harvest
High fuel prices are adding to the cost pressures facing famers during the 2026 crop year. South-central Iowa farmer Steve Kuiper tells Brownfield… “That’s a bludgeoning we get every time […]
Illinois farmer expects early wheat harvest, timely double crop planting
A southeastern Illinois farmer says wheat harvest is likely only a few weeks away. Don Guinnip, who farms in Clark County, tells Brownfield… “The wheat looks great.” He says, “I’ve […]
Schomburger named new Tyson Foods CEO
Tyson Foods has announced an upcoming leadership change. The company says Jeff Schomburger will become president and CEO effective October 4th. He succeeds Donnie King who has spent 43 years […]
The Science Behind Feeding High-Oleic Soybeans to Dairy Cows
What does the research say about adding quality roasted high-oleic soybeans to the dairy ration? Dr. Adam Lock, Professor from Michigan State University, explains what they are seeing for increases […]
Farm bankruptcies hit a six-year high as ag economy continues to weaken
Farm bankruptcies hit a six-year high in April, and an ag attorney says it’s a sign of growing financial stress. Austin Peiffer with Ag and Business Legal Strategies says the farm economy continues to decline. […]
Welcome rains on parts of the Plains; fair, seasonally mild weather across much of the eastern Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, mostly sunny skies and seasonable temperatures favor a rapid pace of corn and soybean planting and emergence, though 90-dgree heat has crept into the upper Midwest. […]
Temps to vary from unseasonably cool South to summer-like heat North; a drier pattern centered on the eastern Corn Belt
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of warmer-than-normal weather from the West into the Great Lakes and northern New England, while near- or below-normal temperatures […]
Future beef industry leaders gain supply chain perspective
Building a stronger future for the cattle industry. The chair the National Cattlemen’s Beef Associations Young Cattlemen’s Conference and Montana rancher Leoma Donsbach says YCC provides an opportunity to help […]