USDA reports smallest U.S. hog breeding herd since 2014
The USDA’s latest hogs and pig report estimates the smallest breeding herd in more than a decade. Ever.Ag Chief Livestock Economist Lee Schulz says producers continue to pull back sows […]
Trade with China tops agenda as Sen. Klobuchar visits Minnesota soybean farm
A Minnesota farmer who recently hosted the Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee says trade was a focus during the visit. Joel Schreurs welcomed Minnesota Democrat Amy Klobuchar to […]
MO Farm Bureau president urges clarity in revised WOTUS rule
The president of Missouri Farm Bureau says he’s optimistic the U.S. EPA can provide more clarity to farmers as it revises the definition of “Waters of the United States.” Garrett […]
World Dairy Expo youth showmanship winners announced
World Dairy Expo® officially begins Tuesday September 30th but the cattle show ring has been busy all weekend. Four hundred and fifty-six competitors were on the colored shavings Saturday for […]
SOYLEIC comes to Faurot Field at Mizzou
Missouri Soybeans has partnered with Mizzou Athletics to promote SOYLEIC oil at the concession stands this fall. Director of Licensing and Commercialization Bryan Stobaugh has more details. The post SOYLEIC […]
Rollins: USDA is prepared for shutdown
Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA is fully prepared in case the U.S. government shuts down this week. “I believe, sincerely, the incredible and important programs especially that help […]
Corn, soybean & wheat export inspections running ahead of USDA projections for 2025/26
The USDA says that as of the week ending September 25th, corn, soybean, and wheat export inspections remain ahead of the respective paces needed to meet projections for the current […]
Bayer Unveils Icafolin and Conventro: New Herbicide Technologies Target Resistant Weeds and Support Sustainable Farming
In a recent conversation with Brownfield, Jody Gander, Technical Product Manager for Crop Protection at Bayer, shared exciting updates about new herbicide chemistries in development — some of the most […]
Attorney urges risk management as farm bankruptcies continue to rise
Farm bankruptcies are on the rise, and an ag attorney says proactive financial reviews are a critical risk management tool. Austin Piefer, an associate attorney at Ag and Business Legal […]
Farmers face fertilizer dilemma ahead of 2026 crop year
Soil fertility is a major consideration as farmers think about crop management in 2026. Iowa State University Extension agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz says the high cost of fertilizer is a concern. […]