Hog prices rebound in 2025, fueling hope for pork producers in 2026
A pork industry official is cautiously optimistic about the hog market. North Carolina Pork Council CEO Roy Lee Lindsey says prices improved in 2025. “Anytime you’ve got folks making a […]
Some farmers are turning to innovation to survive today’s ag downturn
A sustainable agriculture specialist with the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) says some farmers are turning to innovation to survive the current ag economy. Eric Fuchs-Stengel tells Brownfield, “And […]
CoBank: Producers sold soybeans during rally, now eye corn and wheat
An ag economist says a lot of farmers took advantage of the late-fall market rally for soybeans. Tanner Ehmke, lead grains and oilseeds economist with CoBank, says producers were closely […]
Winter Annual Weeds Pose Threats
A mild start to winter has possibly provided extra growing time for winter annual weeds. Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Jason Gibson says winter annuals pose a threat to soil […]
Cold weather and frozen soils limit drought relief despite recent precipitation
An atmospheric scientist says the recent precipitation hasn’t done much to alleviate drought concerns. Dr. Eric Snodgrass, senior science fellow at Nutrient Ag Solutions says it’s been too cold. “We have […]
Statewide disaster declaration enhances Texas task force response to the threat of New World screwworm
Texas continues to take preemptive actions to protect the state from the threat of New World screwworm. Governor Greg Abbott has issued a statewide disaster declaration. The administration says the […]
Analyst says corn farmers should prepare early for 2026
A market analyst says producers will need to be proactive in their corn marketing in 2026. Brian Burke president of John Stewart & Associates says, “There’s not any home runs to […]
Contraction continues in the cattle industry
An ag economist says there’s still no signs of expansion in the cattle herd. Josh Maples with Mississippi State University Extension says 2025 was another year of contraction. “This is […]
High costs squeeze farmers heading into 2026
The president of the South Dakota Farm Bureau says costs remain high as farmers prepare for the 2026 growing season. Scott VanderWal tells Brownfield land rents are one of the […]
A simple approach to dairy herd genetics
When dairy farmer Edward Wittorff from Douglas County, Missouri wants to adjust the genetics in his dairy herd, he follows a simple philosophy: fix what can be fixed. “What needs […]