Poultry Federation president: updated WOTUS rule provides certainty for ag
The new president of the Poultry Federation says the Trump administration’s updated Waters of the United States rule offers clarity and consistency in U.S. agriculture. Blake Rollins tells Brownfield it […]
U.S. ethanol stocks rise to start the new year
U.S. ethanol stocks swelled to start 2026. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says the domestic ethanol supply of 23.652 million barrels was up 708,000 barrels on the week, but down […]
Inside D.C.: U.S.–China trade slips without constant engagement
The president of the National Milk Producers Federation says the U.S. and China must stay engaged in conversation if they’re going to keep trade on track. Gregg Doud, a former […]
Doud: U.S. and China trade slips without constant engagement
The president of the National Milk Producers Federation says the U.S. and China must stay engaged in conversation if they’re going to keep trade on track. Gregg Doud, a former […]
Soil moisture levels lower than last year in much of Missouri
It’s been a generally dry start to 2026 in Missouri. The USDA says soil moisture levels at the beginning of January were below a year ago, with just over half […]
December temps impacted ag in Minnesota
Cold weather dominated Minnesota late last year. The USDA says the average statewide temperature was more than 3 degrees below normal, while precipitation levels were close to what the state […]
Michigan Manure Hauler Certification Program promotes gas monitor use and farm safety
Coordinators of Michigan’s Manure Hauler Certification program say awareness about air quality is increasing across livestock farms. Michigan Farm Bureau’s Tess Van Gorder tells Brownfield manure safety and emergency response […]
Michigan sees impact from a couple of rounds of snow
December in Michigan was bookended by snow. The USDA says early month snow and cold temperatures gave way to warmer conditions in mid-month, which was followed by another winter blast […]
Wide range of December temperatures in Kentucky impacting ag
December weather in Kentucky was wide-ranging. The USDA says temperatures for the month didn’t have much of a pattern, either bitterly cold or very mild, and the drought conditions from […]
Kansas winter wheat rating above a year ago
Kansas’ winter wheat crop kicked off 2026 with solid ratings. The USDA says 60% of the crop is in good to excellent shape, 13% more than this time last year. […]