Farm Bill stakes extend beyond the farm gate
Creating a farm bill that works for all of agriculture. CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Colin Woodall says passage of the legislation would bring much-needed certainty to the […]
Consolidation continues across the U.S. cow-calf sector
A market analyst says tight margins is contributing to the decline of of small cow-calf operations. Matt McQuagge with CattleFax says the U.S. has seen a 30 percent of its […]
Timely rains, strong emergence boost confidence for west-central Minnesota grower
A west-central Minnesota farmer is pleased with how the growing season is unfolding. Nathan Collins grows corn, soybeans, sugarbeets, kidney beans, and some organic crops near Murdock. “Got the early […]
Cash dairy prices mixed on Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were mixed on Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, with little to no activity in the whey and cheese markets. Dry whey was up $0.0075 at $0.6775. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.4850. No sales were recorded. Cheese […]
Great Lakes Farm Incubator leader says land access programs are key to farmland preservation
A farm business advisor says land matching programs are playing a growing role in keeping farmland in production. Koffi Kapchavi is the northwest regional advisor for the MIFarmLink Program. “I […]
FeedARMOR expands footprint as pork producers seek formaldehyde alternatives
An innovation consultant with McNess says it’s been a very successful year for their newest product. Speaking to Brownfield during World Pork Expo in Des Moines last week, Dr. Fredrik […]
Early wheat harvest can boost profitability and reduce quality risks
Michigan State University’s wheat breeder is encouraging growers to harvest early when facing potential quality losses from wet conditions. Eric Olson tells Brownfield, “Get out there and cut that wheat early.” “Once […]
Use caution when installing replacement parts
A Wisconsin farmer says he learned the hard way that changing parts on the planter isn’t always a simple swap. T.J. Draeger grows crops for his dairy near Marathon City, […]
Rain brings optimism for 2026 crop year in southwest Iowa
A southwest Iowa farmer says his 2026 growing season is off to a strong start. Ray Gaesser tells Brownfield, “Our corn is basically knee high and growing nicely. The bean […]
Canada restricts Texas livestock imports following screwworm detection
A U.S. Senator is concerned the confirmation of New World screwworm in the southern U.S. will restrict U.S. beef exports. Iowa Republican Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield Canada has temporarily blocked […]