Cattle markets remain unpredictable
More volatility in the cattle markets is expected. Jackie Moore, the owner of Joplin Regional Stockyards in Missouri, one of the largest sale barns in the country says the wild […]
Ag adapting to new U.S. drone rules
Changes within the drone industry are impacting farmers. Dennis Bowman, digital ag specialist with the University of Illinois Extension, says the National Defense Authorization Act signed late last year has […]
Former ag secretary weighs in on new Dietary Guidelines for Americans
A former USDA secretary says the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans is a mixed bag. Dan Glickman served as U.S. Secretary of Agriculture from 1995-2001 and says the guidelines should […]
American Farmland Trust evaluating conservation practices that deliver profit gains for farmers
Recent studies by American Farmland Trust are helping to showcase the economic benefits of soil health practices across nearly a dozen states. Ag Conservation Innovations Initiative director Brian Brandt tells […]
CME cash dairy prices mixed Tuesday
Chicago Mercantile Exchange cash dairy prices were mixed Tuesday. The USDA says Grade AA butter fell $.12 and ¼ to $1.89 and ½ per pound, while Extra Grade nonfat dry […]
USDA makes a pair of changes to U.S. rice balance sheet, none for cotton
The USDA left U.S. cotton and rice ending stocks projections steady. For rice, the USDA did lower imports, but also cut exports, all out of long grain rough rice, leaving […]
Empowering the Next Generation of Farmers and Ranchers: Brownfield’s Next Gen Podcast Debuts
Brownfield Ag News has launched its Next Gen podcast, a weekly program dedicated to the future of farming and ranching. Every Wednesday, hosts Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican explore the […]
USDA lowers 2026 U.S. beef production guess, raises broilers
The USDA cut its 2026 beef and turkey production estimates, while increasing the outlook for broilers. Beef is now seen at 25.81 billion pounds, down 110 million from February, with […]
Helena’s Austin Anderson: Adjuvants Key to Maximizing Crop Protection Performance in 2026
Adjuvants continue to play an important role in helping farmers get the most out of their crop protection programs. At the 2026 Commodity Classic, Brownfield caught up with Austin Anderson, […]
USDA leaves U.S. soybean, corn, wheat ending stocks unchanged
The USDA made no changes to domestic ending stocks projections for corn, soybeans, or wheat. The U.S. soybean carryout held at 350 million bushels, with a slight increase for imports […]