U.S. hog herd shrinks year-over-year, will likely fall further
The U.S. hog herd got a little bit smaller over the past year. The USDA says that at the start of September 2025, the U.S. hog inventory was 1% below […]
Moran says USDA is committed to KSU’s agro-defense facility
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas says the USDA is committed to providing resources to a vital biosecurity and research facility in the Midwest. He says Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden […]
Moran says USDA is committed to Kansas agro-defense facility
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran of Kansas says the USDA is committed to providing resources to a vital biosecurity and research facility in the Midwest. He says Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden […]
Lindberg says USMCA review provides avenue to expand trade
The Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at USDA says reviewing the USMCA agreement provides an opportunity to improve market access for American producers. Luke Lindberg says it’s […]
Ethanol production drop expected ahead of record corn harvest
The chief economist for the Renewable Fuels Association suggests last week’s four-month low in ethanol production is nothing to be alarmed about. Scott Richman tells Brownfield the dip was expected. […]
Farmers will receive assistance from tariff revenue, President Trump says
President Trump announced Thursday that the administration will utilize tariff revenue to help assist U.S. farmers that have faced a struggling rural economy. “We’re going to take some of that […]
New HPAI case reported in Wisconsin
A new case of highly-pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in Wisconsin. The Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection says a Jefferson County commercial producer will be depopulating 3.07 […]
Taiwan signs letters of intent to purchase more than $6 billion of Indiana corn, soybeans
Taiwan has committed to purchasing nearly $6.4 billion dollars of Indiana corn and soybeans over the next four years. Don Lamb, director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, says […]
Taiwan signs letters of intent to purchase more than $6 billion of corn, soybeans
Taiwan has committed to purchasing nearly $6.4 billion dollars of corn and soybeans over the next four years. Don Lamb, director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, says the […]
University of Missouri Research: Drones and AI help farmers montior corn health
A doctoral student at the University of Missouri says drones and artificial intelligence can help farmers measure the health of their corn crop more efficiently. Fengkai Tian says using AI […]