U.S. dairy herd growth boosts June milk production
A larger and more efficient dairy herd in June continues to keep milk production numbers above last year. Milk production in the top 24 states increased 2.4 percent in June, […]
Near-record week for U.S. ethanol production
U.S. ethanol production last week was a multi-month high. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.133 million barrels per day, the second highest on record, rising 39,000 on […]
Missouri Soybean Association names new leadership team for 2026-27
The Missouri Soybean Association has named a new officer team for the next year. Cody Brock from Carroll County will serve as the new president. Garrett Riekhof from Lafayette County […]
Missouri Soybean Association president welcomes potential aid, calls for stronger export markets
A farmer in west-central Missouri says another round of economic assistance for farmers would be welcomed, but it’s not a long-term solution. Cody Brock from Carroll County tells Brownfield “It’s […]
High costs driving some farmers to scrutinize nutrient efficiency
A north central Wisconsin farmer says he’s surviving the high input cost environment by becoming as efficient as possible with his nutrient applications. Adam Baumann, who farms in Marathon County, […]
Missouri State Fair prepares for patriotic 2026 celebration, 125th anniversary countdown
The director of the Missouri State Fair says there’s a lot for fairgoers to celebrate at the two-week event in mid-Missouri. Jason Moore tells Brownfield “The first thing you’re probably […]
Chaotic planting season leads to patchy corn disease development
An agronomist in the Eastern Corn Belt says disease pressure has been variable. Alexie Garner covers Indiana for Brevant Seeds and describes weather patterns as “widespread” since the start of […]
America’s Birthday Cookout and the Farmers Who Make It Possible
Commentary. Families across America are getting ready for the Semiquincentennial Celebration. This may be the only time I refer to our amazing country’s 250th anniversary as a semiquincentennial because it’s […]
Record El Nino likely to impact Midwestern harvest season
The chief atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions says he expects a record setting El Nino to have significant impacts this fall. Eric Snodgrass tells Brownfield, “Currently we would rank […]
Gray wolf bill gains traction as farmers rally for state management and livestock protection
Farmers across the Upper Midwest are encouraging U.S. senators to pass legislation this week that would bring management of grey wolves back to states. Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Tyler Wenzlaff tells […]