Infrastructure investments key as soybean meal exports surge
An ag trade specialist says exports of U.S. soybean meal have been significantly increasing. Matt Herman, chief officer of demand and advocacy with the Iowa Soybean Association, says while whole-soybean […]
Merchandiser sees long-term corn risks despite quiet WASDE
A grain merchandiser says the latest USDA supply and demand report didn’t include any surprises. Matthew Burkey with Nebraska-based Ag Valley Coop says no news is good news right now. […]
Deadline approaching for Iowa farmers to file land leases under state ag landlord lien law
The associate attorney at Ag and Business Legal Strategies says Iowa farmers should act soon to finalize their land leases ahead of the 2026 crop year. Austin Peiffer tells Brownfield, “You […]
Soil health practices benefitting beef producers
Some cattle producers are increasing profits by focusing on soil health. Ted Krauskopf custom grazes cattle on a few hundred acres in Madison County, Illinois. “I actually think of it […]
Oklahoma producer develops creative partnership model to help bring the next generation into cattle production
An Oklahoma cow/calf producer says it’s critical for the ag sector to invest in the next generation of farmers and ranchers. Kelli Payne says it’s time to stop just talking […]
Cattle producers looking to manage headline risk
Managing headline risk in the cattle markets. “There’s a lot of volatility, especially within the last really two, three months.” Luke Frantz, director of business development with Kapco Futures, says […]
USDA projects more milk production
USDA’s latest supply and demand report shows milk production continues to rise. 2026 production estimates were raised based on faster growth in milk per cow more than offsetting lower expected […]
New ag education center at Franklin Community Schools aims to grow future leaders in agriculture
An Indiana FFA advisor says a new agricultural education center at Franklin Community Schools could help increase interest for careers in the ag industry. Alicia Geesey says the $2.6 million […]
Producers urged to test hay quality
Hay supplies remain adequate in much of cattle country. But the market news manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says any hay that’s purchased needs to be tested. “A […]
U.S. dairy herd growth likely to be flat as expansions slow, beef prices remain high
A dairy market analyst says she expects the dairy herd to remain stable this year. Sarina Sharp with the Daily Dairy Report tells Brownfield most major expansions that coincided with processing plant growth […]