China demand offers optimism as Iowa farmer maintains crop rotation
A north Iowa farmer does not anticipate major changes to his crop rotation in 2026. Brent Renner grows corn and soybeans near Klemme. “I don’t know that (the current economics) […]
Fertilizer industry concerned about rail merger
The President and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute has concerns about the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern railroad merger. Corey Rosenbusch tells Brownfield they are studying the proposal and hoping that […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 22, 2025
Mar. corn $4.47, up 3 and 1/2 centJan. soybeans $10.53 and 1/4, up 4 centsJan. soybean meal $298.60, up $1.00Jan soybean oil 48.55, down 65 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.15 and […]
Bipartisan bill would expand Farm Credit home loans to more rural communities
The Farm Credit system would be able to lend to more rural communities if new bipartisan legislation in the U.S. House is passed. Head of Public Affairs Joe Dagher with […]
Dry summers more common now
Wisconsin’s state climatologist says climate change is not new, with measurable differences every year. Steve Vavrus tells Brownfield the state has been a little warmer and wetter almost every year […]
Wisconsin returns to testing all dairy farms for HPAI
Wisconsin’s first avian influenza case in a dairy herd means a change in the state’s milk testing procedure. Adam Brock with the state’s Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection […]
Growers warn Congress: lack of long-term labor reform threatens U.S. food supply
Farmers from across the country are stressing the need for congressional intervention to secure ag labor policy. North Carolina apple grower Linda Pryor tells Brownfield she’s very appreciative of the […]
Cash dairy prices mixed again Monday
Cash dairy prices were mixed Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey remained unchanged at $0.7050. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.02 at $1.34. Two sales were recorded at $1.34 and $1.3475. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.42. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were down $0.03 at $1.3850. Eight sales were recorded, ranging from $1.38 to $1.39. Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0125 at $1.17. Five sales were recorded, […]
Cattle industry sees momentum on wolves, grazing access, and markets
The president of the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association is celebrating several successes as 2025 ends. Jake Thompson of Barnesville says the state increased the elk and wolf depredation funds. “That […]
Economist says there could be some signs of herd expansion starting to emerge
A livestock economist says he’s seeing some data that suggests at least some herd expansion could be underway. Kenny Burdine is with the University of Kentucky. “Cow slaughter is still […]