The new president of the Illinois Beef Association says he’s honored to take the reins of the organization. Shannon Welsh, whose cow/calf herd is based in McDonough County, tells Brownfield, “I love cattle, and the cattle industry, and the cattle people. They’re the best, well any livestock people.” He says, “But I think people need to […]
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Fewer cattle entered U.S. feedlots in May 2025 than May 2024. The USDA says placements on feed last month were 1.886
A north Iowa farmer suggests the window to market old and new crop grain could close soon. April Hemmes grows corn
The president of the Illinois Hemp Growers Association says the spring legislative session left the state’s industry in limbo. Rachel Berry
Photo by Brownfield’s Erin Anderson. The newly elected president of Indiana FFA is also this year’s state star in agribusiness. Kaitlyn
A south-central Minnesota farmer says the last cover crop cycle was disappointing. Rochelle Krusemark of Trimont tells Brownfield conditions were too
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the U.S and Mexico continue to work together to prevent the further spread of New World
The executive director for the Nebraska State Dairy Association says a new processing facility could provide monumental growth for the industry.
The USDA’s reporting a generally good week of export sales for a few key commodities. Old crop corn during the week
The executive director of Farmers for Free Trade says the Trump administration should consider pulling back on its aggressive tariff strategy.
