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 […]
USDA raises 2026 red meat estimates, lowers poultry, eggs
The USDA has ramped up its expectations for 2026 U.S. red meat production. Beef is now seen at 25.92 billion pounds, up 185 million from January on increased steer, heifer, […]
Cash dairy prices mostly lower Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were mostly lower except for butter on Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.01 at $0.72. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0025 at $1.4425. No sales were recorded. Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.44. No […]
USMCA: ag groups want renewal, tweaks only
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is entering its formal review process and a coalition of ag groups want trade officials to preserve the deal while addressing trade barriers. Krista Swanson with the […]
U.S. makes modest changes to U.S. corn, wheat ending stocks
The USDA has tightened the balance sheet for U.S. corn. Corn ending stocks were down 100 million bushels from January at a still large 2.127 billion, with the USDA expecting […]
Brownfield Ag News Launches “Inside D.C.” Weekly Farm Policy Program Covering Farm Bill, Regulations, and Producer Issues
From farm bills to regulatory challenges, America’s farmers and ranchers face a wide range of policy-related issues. Brownfield Ag News has launched Inside D.C., a weekly program that takes a […]
Iowa grower balances high input costs with disease risk
A southwest Iowa farmer says input costs and southern rust are some of his biggest concerns heading into the upcoming growing season. Dave McGargill raises corn and soybeans near Imogene […]
Taste What Pork Can Do for Gopher Basketball
Minnesota Pork director of Communications Bailey Ruen says a recent promotion at a University of Minnesota men’s basketball game highlighted the “Taste What Pork Can Do” campaign. She tells Brownfield […]
Ag lender: working capital biggest concern for Missouri farmers
An ag lender says many farmers are heading into spring in good financial shape, but tighter margins have created more stress. Brian Zimmerschied with FCS Financial in Missouri tells Brownfield […]
SoyFoam: Planting to Protect
Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council secretary Pat Sullivan says the Council recently wrapped up its SoyFoam: Planting to Protect campaign. He tells Brownfield the soy checkoff promotion highlighted a […]