Dairy farmers able to access H-2A program under new interpretations
New federal clarifications on the H-2A guest worker program will allow dairy farms to access temporary workers. National Council of Farmer Cooperatives CEO Duane Simpson tells Brownfield, “We’ve been working […]
Cattle on Feed up 2 percent
The USDA says 1.7 million cattle were placed into feedlots during the month of May, a 10 percent decline from 2025. While within pre-report expectations, it was at the low […]
CME cash dairy prices mostly higher
Cash dairy prices ended the holiday-shortened week mostly higher on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, with strong demand for block cheese and butter. Dry whey up $0.0025 at $0.68. One sale […]
High beef prices haven’t slowed demand, central Iowa processor says
A central Iowa butcher suggests consumers aren’t flinching despite record high beef prices. Tucker Maxwell of Maxwell Custom Beef in Des Moines says people are willing to pay for a […]
Wisconsin FFA expands with six new chapters focused on agriscience
Six new programs have been added to the Wisconsin Association of FFA. Brooke Priest is an FFA Advisor at Preble High School in Green Bay. “We realized that if we have an […]
Urea prices down, but for how long?
The chief economist with The Fertilizer Institute says urea prices on the global market have returned to pre-Middle East conflict levels. However, Veronica Nigh tells Brownfield, “Right now, those urea […]
Deputy Secretary says USDA reorganization keeps local farm offices intact while relocating some D.C. staff
The USDA has announced its final slate of reorganization plans. Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden says now it’s time for action. “Approximately half of the Washington, D.C.-based employees of the Foreign Ag Service will be moving […]
Illinois farmer elected to NCGA leadership position
A central Illinois farmer has been chosen to be one of the next leaders of the National Corn Growers Association. Bill Leigh, who grows corn and soybeans in Marshall County, […]
From farm to butcher: Midwest Meat Summit tackles supply chain gaps
Livestock producers and processors are gathering in central Iowa to discuss how to work together better. Practical Farmers of Iowa livestock systems manager Margaret Chamas says the Midwest Meat Summit […]
Ensuring there’s a future for the next generation of cattle producers
Passing the farm or ranch onto the next generation is a challenge that continues to plague the ag industry. Brett Kenzy, Region III Director and a backgrounder from South Dakota says there isn’t an easy answer, but it […]