Troubling soybean demand outlook in Upper Midwest
Some farmers in the Upper Midwest might have fewer options for delivering new crop soybeans this fall. Southwest Minnesota farmer Bob Worth says basis levels in the region are anywhere […]
Dairy farmer calls on government to fix immigration, worker visas
A Western Wisconsin dairy farmer says government inaction is not helping the farm labor shortage. John Rosenow owns Rosenholm Dairy near Waumandee. He tells Brownfield the H-2A program does not […]
MO Attorney General pick familiar with ag issues
The new attorney general in Missouri says work on a Grain Belt Express investigation will continue when she takes office next month. “But when I switch over to the attorney […]
More time needed for Farm Bill 2.0
Part of the South Dakota Congressional Delegation says Congress might need more time to pass the Farm Bill 2.0. Dusty Johnson, who is on the House Ag Committee, says both […]
Agricultural credit conditions dip in second quarter
A policy advisor with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago says agricultural credit conditions were weaker in the second quarter of 2025 than last year. David Oppedahl tells Brownfield, “The […]
New SD oilseed crush plant on schedule to open at harvest
A new multi-seed crush facility coming online in southeast South Dakota this fall is starting to contract soybeans. “We have probably half of what we need so we need to […]
Dwindling sugar regions highlight need for improved policies
The head of a sugarbeet cooperative says domestic sugar-producing regions are disappearing because of poor economic conditions. Neil Juhnke with the Michigan Sugar Company tells Brownfield processing facilities in Texas […]
Senate DFL Majority leader Murphy discusses Minnesota farm struggles
The DFL majority leader of the Minnesota Senate says she’s aware of challenges facing farmers in the state. Erin Murphy tells Brownfield agriculture is a critical part of Minnesota’s economy. […]
New building in the works for Missouri Corn
Construction is expected to start in September on a new building for Missouri Corn in Jefferson City. CEO Bradley Schad says the plans have been in the works for years. […]
Work continues to push back NWS
The CEO of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says there continues to be increased cooperation from Mexico’s government in the fight against New World screwworm. Colin Woodall tells Brownfield, “We […]
