Agriculture awaits details from U.S.-China trade talks
American Soybean Association President Scott Metzger says soybean farmers are looking for any positive news coming out of the U.S. and China trade meeting. “Whether that’s a commitment to more […]
Wet conditions raise soil compaction concerns across Corn Belt
An extension agronomist warns of long-term consequences if farmers don’t wait until conditions are fit to harvest. Angie Rieck-Hinz with Iowa State University says activity is stalled in many areas […]
Cotton industry eyes China trade talks
The CEO of the National Cotton Council says China could purchase up to five million bales of U.S. cotton as part of its $17 billion commitment for additional U.S. ag […]
Study explores “optimum” crop insurance premium rate
Researchers are looking at optimizing crop insurance levels by analyzing the risk management tool’s relationship with farm and county yields. University of Kentucky Extension assistant professor Grant Gardner says they’re […]
Farm Bureau: Increased beef imports haven’t lowered consumer prices
The American Farm Bureau Federation says President Trump’s action to increase beef imports has yet to provide meaningful savings for consumers. AFBF economist Faith Parum tells Brownfield they’ve been tracking […]
August beef, pork production below year ago levels
U.S. commercial red meat production declined during August. The USDA says the total of 4.095 billion pounds was down 1% on the year, with a slower processing pace for hogs […]
Missouri Farmers Care opens Drive to Feed Kids grants
The executive director of Missouri Farmers Care says the MFC Foundation is now accepting grant applications for the 2027 Drive to Feed Kids. “The Missouri Farmers Care Grant Program offers […]
U.S. hog herd lower, farrowing intentions mixed
The U.S. hog and pig herd shrank over the past year. The USDA says the total number of hogs and pigs in the U.S. on September 1st, 2026, was 74.302 […]
Central Plains rain brings drought relief, but questions remain for cattle producers
Ag meteorologist says a cycle of wet weather is helping provide much-needed drought relief for some cattle producers in the Central Plains. Matt Makens says while there’s optimism, it’s not […]
Could El Nino contribute to another Ohio drought year in 2027?
Ohio’s state climatologist says widespread drought conditions could be a challenge for farmers heading into 2027. Aaron Wilson says current weather models show above-normal precipitation to close out the year, […]