Farmer mentorship in Michigan offers guidance, support, and community
Michigan State University Extension educators say they want every beginning farmer to have access to a mentor. Community Food Systems Educator Mariel Borgman is leading the MSU First-Generation Farmer Mentorship […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 21, 2026
Sep. corn $4.83 and 3/4, up 5 centsSep. soybeans $12.25, up 4 and 1/4 centsSep. soybean meal $317.70, up $2.00Sep. soybean oil 69.35, down 183 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.81 and […]
Wisconsin meat processing deserts limit growth for livestock producers
A policy economist says about a third of Wisconsin counties don’t have access to inspected meat processors. Success Okafor with the Michael Fields Agricultural Institute says livestock producers can’t raise […]
Farm bill faces long road ahead
The president of the South Dakota Corn Growers Association says he thinks there’s still a chance for a farm bill this year. “Albeit a slim one.” Trent Kubik says the […]
Kansas City Fed shows ongoing financial challenges expected for crop producers
A senior economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City says agricultural credit conditions continue to tighten for many row crop producers. Ty Kreitman says many producers are still facing […]
July cattle placements, marketings fall to historic lows
Cattle placements and marketings during July were the lowest for the month on record. The USDA says 1.422 million head of cattle were placed into feedlots last month, below pre-report […]
Farmers faced with difficult decisions for 2027 crop
The vice president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says most producers are not only preparing for harvest, but they’re also wading through uncertainty about the 2027 crop. “It may […]
Smith: China making progress on U.S. Soybean purchases
The chairman of the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee says China is making progress on its purchase commitments of U.S. soybeans. Jason Smith, a U.S. Congressman from Missouri, tells […]
Missouri State Fair Sale of Champions, Best of Missouri Sale set for Saturday
The Sale of Champions and Best of Missouri Sale are coming up at the Missouri State Fair. Superintendent Chuck Miller tells Brownfield “We’ll start with the Best of Missouri Sale. […]
Record number of heritage farms recognized at Iowa State Fair
Hundreds of Iowa farm families received special recognition at the Iowa State Fair for preserving their agricultural heritage. Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig says 514 families were honored with Century […]