Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists
Cattle producers in the Central Plains are worried they’re not going to have enough feed supplies. Joe Van New Kirk operates a large seedstock operation in the Nebraska Panhandle and […]
Beck’s and Brownfield Recognize Athletes Making a Difference 2026
Brownfield Ag News is incredibly honored to partner with Beck’s on the Players with Heart program and help shine a spotlight on exceptional young people across the Midwest. This partnership […]
$1M Payout Approved for farmers in Hansen Mueller Coop bankruptcy case
A Nebraska-based grain company has been ordered to pay $1 million in restitution to farmers for unpaid contracts. The Nebraska Public Service Commission has an approved the payout to 12 […]
Minnesota cattle producers vote down Beef Checkoff increase
A referendum to raise the state beef checkoff was voted down in Minnesota. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association executive director Kaitlyn Root says the proposed refundable 50-cent increase failed on a […]
Rural Graduation Season in the Heartland: Bonfires, Community Traditions, and Celebrating the Class of 2026
‘Tis the season for high school and college graduations! Rural communities across the Heartland are celebrating the young men and women who walk across stages in school gymnasiums, football fields, […]
Bayer and bp increasing access to biofuels for farmers
Bayer and bp are teaming up to increase access to the biofuels market for farmers. In this episode of Managing for Profit, Chad Bilby, biofuel crops innovation and commercial lead […]
NASS Board Chair: farmer participation key to USDA data accuracy
The board chair for the USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service says farmer participation is critical for its upcoming June Acreage and Quarterly Stocks Reports. Lance Honig says, “They have a big impact on our ability to really reach […]
A warm, early-Summerlike pattern continues for most; A wide-range of rainfall for the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation virtually nationwide. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to parts of the Pacific […]
NWMO farmer assessing fields, replant needs after heavy rains
A farmer in northwest Missouri says he’s been evaluating fields to determine how much to replant following heavy rains. “We had more than six inches for the entire month of […]
International Trade Commission reviews tomato tariffs as large growers challenge decision
A group of fresh tomato growers says market fundamentals since 2019 have changed, and the need for tariffs on Mexican imports is no longer relevant. Controlled Environment Agriculture Alliance Executive […]