Conservation practices help protect Minnesota waterways
The president of the Minnesota Farmers Union says conservation management practices are becoming more common among producers. Gary Wertish says there’s a big focus on water quality through practices like […]
NFU president warns high fertilizer prices may persist
The president of the National Farmers Union says he’s concerned that high fertilizer prices could be sticking around for an extended period of time. Rob Larew tells Brownfield, “The fact […]
Rising fuel and fertilizer costs renew calls for farm aid
A Minnesota farmer says another round of federal financial assistance is needed in agriculture. Nathan Serbus grows corn, soybeans, and sweet corn in Renville County and was recently asked by […]
Big expectations for Illinois wheat crop
The president of the Illinois Wheat Association says the state’s 2026 crop is looking promising. Tracy Heuerman, who farms in Effingham County, says this year’s tour of 25 southern Illinois […]
Cash dairy sales mostly lower Wednesday
Cash dairy prices were lower on Wednesday except for block cheese at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0075 at $0.6825. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0375 at $1.57. Twenty-one sales were recorded, ranging from $1.5325 to $1.57. Cheese […]
Peterson: farm bill “broken” as ad hoc payments outpace safety net
The former chairman of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says the farm bill is still broken and fixing it could require collaboration outside of Washington D.C. “More money is going […]
Feed supplies tighten for Nebraska producers as drought persists
Cattle producers in the Central Plains are worried they’re not going to have enough feed supplies. Joe Van New Kirk operates a large seedstock operation in the Nebraska Panhandle and […]
Beck’s and Brownfield Recognize Athletes Making a Difference 2026
Brownfield Ag News is incredibly honored to partner with Beck’s on the Players with Heart program and help shine a spotlight on exceptional young people across the Midwest. This partnership […]
$1M Payout Approved for farmers in Hansen Mueller Coop bankruptcy case
A Nebraska-based grain company has been ordered to pay $1 million in restitution to farmers for unpaid contracts. The Nebraska Public Service Commission has an approved the payout to 12 […]
Minnesota cattle producers vote down Beef Checkoff increase
A referendum to raise the state beef checkoff was voted down in Minnesota. Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association executive director Kaitlyn Root says the proposed refundable 50-cent increase failed on a […]