Chairman Thompson says House farm bill passage likely on Thursday
House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson says he expects the full U.S. House to pass its farm bill on Thursday. “With any degree of luck, the Farm, Food, and […]
The cost of Prop 12
An economist with the National Pork Producers Council says new data shows California’s Proposition 12 is having a negative impact on both pork producers and consumers. Holly Cook Anderson says […]
Johnson Optimistic House Will Pass Year-Round E15 Bill
A U.S. Congressman from South Dakota says he’s optimistic the full House can advance a bill supporting nationwide, year-round E15. Dusty Johnson tells Brownfield… “There’ll be a standalone vote on […]
Higher diesel prices costing farmers more in 2026
Energy market volatility could cost farmers more in 2026. In this episode of Managing for Profit, David Widmar with Agricultural Economic Insights discusses the broader impact higher diesel prices could […]
The industry continues to watch closely as uncertainty surrounds Mexican live cattle imports
The owner of one of the largest stockyards in the country says he doesn’t expect live cattle imports from Mexico to resume anytime soon. Jackie Moore tells Brownfield it’s the […]
Unseasonably cool, but drier pattern for much of the Heartland; wet in the southern, eastern U.S.
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day calls for the likelihood of cooler-than-normal conditions in most areas east of the Rockies, while warmer-than-normal weather will dominate the Northwest. Meanwhile, near- or […]
Trump admin targets fertilizer costs with domestic production, permitting push
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins says the Trump administration is moving forward with plans that should help lower fertilizer prices. “For years American farmers and ranchers have faced high […]
Cattle futures higher heading into midweek
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle closed higher, supported by tight available supplies and continued solid demand. June live cattle closed $4.55 higher at $253.50 and August […]
Wheat extends gains on crop ratings, drought concerns
Soybeans were mixed, adjusting spreads. Planting is 23% complete, the fastest start to the season on record, and emergence is considerably ahead of the five-year average. There are still some […]
Wisconsin farmers await good weather, field conditions
Many farmers in Wisconsin have been forced to wait for drier weather and better field conditions. Evan Schrauth operates a dairy farm in Fond du Lac County. He tells Brownfield, […]