State veterinarian: biosecurity key to protecting Missouri poultry from HPAI
The state veterinarian in Missouri says increased biosecurity continues to benefit many of the state’s poultry farmers. Dr. Steve Strubberg tells Brownfield “the farms have good biosecurity practices in place […]
New ESA runoff mitigation labels unlikely to disrupt herbicide use, expert says
A weed science professor at the University of Illinois says herbicide use in compliance with updated Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulations may not be as challenging as once thought. “A […]
CHS Takes over St. Louis grain terminal, expanding farm-to-export network
CHS Incorporated is taking over operations at the COFCO grain terminal near St. Louis at the end of January. John Griffith, the executive vice president of ag business at CHS, […]
Iowa farmer reports strong crop year despite disease pressure
A northwest Iowa farmer says he had a favorable 2025 crop year despite the presence of southern rust and tar spot in his area. Nathan Anderson tells Brownfield, “Scouting corn […]
New World screwworm detections rise in Mexico, raising fresh concerns for the U.S. cattle industry
Mexico has confirmed eight new cases of New World screwworm in Tamaulipas, which borders Texas. Josh Maples, an ag economist with Mississippi State University Extension, says continued detections create additional […]
Latest Ag Economy Barometer shows farmers expect land values to decrease over the next five years
According to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, farmers are becoming more optimistic farmland values will moderate over the next five years. Professor emeritus Jim Mintert says the long-term […]
Keeping accurate farm financials could help producers mitigate risk in 2026
A pair of farm business analysts say keeping accurate farm financials can help producers mitigate risk ahead of the 2026 crop year. Clint Schroeder is with Ohio State University Extension. […]
Soybean growers urged to focus on fundamentals as margins tighten
An extension soybean specialist with Purdue University says the ag economy is leading many farmers back to the basics. Shaun Casteel says low commodity prices have soybean growers closely examining […]
Nitrogen-fixing biologicals provide opportunity for more silage
University research is finding nitrogen-fixing biologicals can reduce fertilizer use and increase crop biomass. Director of Product Management Chad Kimmelshue with Pivot Bio tells Brownfield their living microbes are supporting […]
Cash dairy higher except cheese Friday
Cash dairy prices were higher except for cheese Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0150 at $0.7350. Two sales were recorded at $0.73 and $0.7350. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.29. No sales were recorded. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.3575. No […]