2025 World Pork Expo this week in Des Moines
National Pork Producers Council director of trade show marketing Doug Fricke tells Brownfield an economic seminar and learning sessions on sustainability and foreign animal diseases are highlights of this year’s […]
Ag economist says proposed budget guts USDA
An ag economist calls proposed cuts outlined in the Trump administration’s 2026 USDA budget irresponsible. American Enterprise Institute’s director of agricultural policy studies Vince Smith tells Brownfield gutting agriculture research is a prime example. […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 3, 2025
Jul. corn closed at $4.38 and 1/2, up 1/4 centJul. soybeans closed at $10.40 and 3/4, up 7 and 1/4 centsJul. soybean meal closed at $294.50, up 60 centsJul. soybean […]
Soybeans, corn manage higher finish, wheat down
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. 67% of the crop is good to excellent, with planting and emergence both ahead of average. Crush demand continues to be […]
USDA employee and five others charged in alleged SNAP fraud
A USDA employee and five other individuals have been charged in connection with what authorities describe as one of the largest alleged food stamp frauds in the nation’s history. Investigators […]
Minnesota researchers exploring perennial flax
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Rosemount Research and Outreach Center are exploring the potential of perennial flax. Department of Horticultural Science professor Neil Anderson says the versatile crop can […]
Entomologist looks at armyworm in Missouri
An entomologist with the University of Missouri Extension says producers in parts of Missouri are seeing an uptick in armyworm pressure. Ivair Valmorbida tells Brownfield some producers will need to […]
Farmer sentiment hits highest level in four years
Graphic provided by Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture. According to the latest Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer, farmer sentiment has hit its highest level in four years. Jim Mintert […]
Farm Bureau concerned about potential Whole Milk amendment
A proposed amendment to the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act is being watched closely by American Farm Bureau Federation. Farm Bureau’s economist Danny Munch tells Brownfield the proposed amendment […]
Producer says rain improves pastures
A southeast Nebraska cattle producer says this week’s rainfall should help improve pasture conditions. Logan Bredemeier of Falls City and says cool season grasses are off to a decent start. […]