Sheep herd shrinks as goat numbers rise
The U.S. sheep herd contracted in 2025, while the goat herd grew slightly. Those year-to-year changes are at least partially in response to differences in producer profitability and consumer demand […]
Soybean exports changing, domestic use growing
With whole soybean exports down, an economist says an important soybean product is getting more overseas sales. Economist Scot Gerlt with the American Soybean Association says the rise of renewable […]
Bowhunter Planet founder Dave Thomas talks Modern Bow Technology
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Most farmers, lenders getting by in tough economy
A lender says farmers are spending cash and borrowing a little more as they prepare for spring planting. Glenn Wachtler from Compeer Financial tells Brownfield they’re working with a good […]
U.S. cattle inventory continues to contract with minimal expansion signs
The U.S. cattle herd continued to contract over the past year. The USDA says the domestic cattle inventory on January 1st, 2026, was 86.155 million head, a little bit below […]
USDA’s Lindberg says trade deals critical to boosting farm profitability
A key USDA official says expanding market access is a priority for the Trump administration as farmers face tight margins. Luke Lindberg is the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign […]
Storm Fern causes milk losses in the South, creates short-term bounce in dairy futures
A market expert says Winter Storm Fern has caused dairies to dump milk in some regions of the South. Mike North with Ever.ag tells Brownfield key production areas like Texas and into […]
Record-high input costs top farmers’ concerns again
Some farmers say record-high input costs remain their top worry as they gear up for another growing season. Ness County farmer Dennis McNich says the farm machinery market has created […]
Cheese manufacturer Savencia expanding Illinois operation
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced that Savencia Cheese USA will expand its existing production facility in Lena. The company plans to add a new production line, which will create […]
Soybean exports to Egypt highlight importance of stable global trade for farmers
A director with the United Soybean Board says Egypt continues to be a top destination for U.S. soybeans. David Wessel, who just returned from a trade mission to the country […]