Demand for protein is driving more cottage cheese production
The President and CEO of the National Milk Producers Federation is not surprised by the increased demand for cottage cheese. Gregg Doud tells Brownfield the combination of new dietary guidelines, […]
‘Failure to Warn’ Bill Clears Missouri Senate Ag Committee
Missouri’s Senate Ag Committee advanced a failure to warn bill out of committee ahead of spring break. Committee chairman Jason Bean, a farmer from southeast Missouri, tells Brownfield one of […]
Bottens says no-till alone won’t build soil health, urges more regenerative strategies
A fifth-generation Illinois farmer says no-till is not enough to build soil health and encourages growers to consider more regenerative practices. Monte Bottens tells Brownfield he turned to no-till in […]
Illinois farmer building profitability through healthier soils
An Illinois farmer says building his soil’s health and water extractable organic carbon, or WEOC, has reduced his input costs. Brad Zimmerman, who farms in Tazewell County, says incorporating cover […]
Soybeans, corn hold onto crude oil related gains, wheat closes mixed
Soybeans were higher on commercial and technical buying. Beans saw another round of spillover from crude oil, which was up on supply worries, and crude oil, where gains were tied […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 12, 2026
May corn $4.62 and 1/2, up 2 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans $12.27 and 1/4, up 13 and 1/4 centsMay soybean meal $320.20, up $4.80May soybean oil 67.42, up 26 pointsMay […]
Scholten pushing Congress to advance farm bill and deliver fast aid for farmers in crisis
A U.S. House Democrat says she’s ready to pass a farm bill when the legislation comes to the floor. Michigan’s Hillary Scholten tells Brownfield, “We definitely need some improvements.” “I […]
Researcher: Farmers must use every tool to manage soybean cyst nematode
A soybean cyst nematode researcher says farmers need to use every available tool to manage the pest. Greg Tylka, a professor at Iowa State University in the Department of Plant […]
Kent County commercial poultry farm found HPAI positive
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed the first commercial case of highly pathogenic avian influenza on a poultry farm this year. The state says the West […]
U.S. ethanol exports dip to start 2026
Ethanol exports began the year on a slower note. The Renewable Fuels Association says U.S. ethanol exports during January 2026 were 212.1 million gallons, down 4% from December 2025, which […]