Aid packages propping up ag and prices
Ad hoc aid bringing stability to agriculture. Gary Schnitkey, farm management specialist with the University of Illinois, says despite the uncertainty around several aspects of ag, the landscape would […]
The beef on dairy advantage few talk about
A livestock consultant says one advantage of raising beef-on-dairy animals is the size of the cattle. Dan Schaefer with Schaefer Beef Consulting tells Brownfield that dairy genetics means a larger-framed cow, […]
NGFA tracking key ag transportation bills
The CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association says they are tracking two bills that could have major implications for ag transportation. Mike Seyfert says the current surface transportation […]
An active pattern continues for many; cooler days ahead for only some of the Heartland
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures, except for cooler-than-normal conditions in parts of the Northeast and from southern Texas to […]
Rains bring soil moisture, planting delays
Widespread rains across Missouri are delaying fieldwork, helping activate pre-emergence herbicides and providing much-needed moisture for fields. Drew Lock farms in southern Adair and northern Macon Counties. “I have all […]
Finstad eyes quick action on year-round E15 after recess
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says year-round, nationwide E15 negotiations are in a good place going into the April recess. Brad Finstad is a Republican from Minnesota. […]
Profit taking, crude oil pull soybean, corn futures lower
Soybeans were modestly lower on profit taking and technical selling. The USDA acreage numbers were slightly bullish, but the quarterly grain stocks report was bearish. With this of numbers out […]
Dairy in position to meet protein, healthy food demand
A dairy leader says health-conscious consumers are paying more attention to dairy foods. Gregg Doud with the National Milk Producers Federation tells Brownfield the protein dynamic and change in consumer […]
Michigan growers invited to join on-farm soybean research trials
An extension specialist says on-farm research plots can help farmers experiment with products or practices with limited risk. Michigan State University’s Eric Anderson tells Brownfield, “We’re trialing these products on […]
Another year-over-year gain for broiler sets, placements
2026 U.S. broiler hatchery numbers remain on pace to top 2025, implying a larger U.S. flock and increased meat availability. The USDA says 254.778 million broiler-type eggs were set into […]