Bode: Policy gaps hurting U.S. ag markets
The CEO of the Corn Refiners Association says federal policy must do a better job of supporting market access for ag producers. John Bode says the industry needs data driven […]
Farmers press USTR to avoid actions that could hurt ag exports in Section 301 hearings
Farmers are asking the U.S. Trade Representative to do no harm to agriculture in ongoing trade negotiations. American Soybean Association’s Dave Walton was one of several ag leaders to testify […]
Illinois Bacon Day
The president of the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) says May 6th has been proclaimed Illinois Bacon Day. Katie Brown, who’s a 5th generation hog farmer in Christian County, says […]
Precision ag funding included in House farm bill
The farm bill package recently passed out of the U.S. House includes legislation that expands access to precision agriculture tools. U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson tells Brownfield her PRECISE Act will […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: May 6, 2026
Jul. corn $4.68 and 1/2, down 11 and 1/2 centsJul. soybeans $11.94 and 3/4, down 16 and 3/4 centsJul. soybean meal $317.30, down $3.10Jul. soybean oil 75.02, down 189 pointsJul. […]
OSU study highlights impact of planting depth on crop yields
New research from Ohio State University shows planting depth can help increase yields in early planting. Associate professor Alex Lindsey tells Brownfield, “Some growers have been utilizing a shallower planting […]
Rain, wind complicate some weed management plans
Kevin Bradley with University of Missouri Extension says weed control could be more expensive and less efficient this spring due to weather delays and reduced herbicide flexibility. “What we’ve seen […]
Michigan State University Extension beginning farmer field days building collaboration across the Saginaw Valley
A beginning farmer says a network of mentors has helped their operation grow. Diversified produce and livestock farmer Taylor Schomaker has been working with her husband Ryan to reinvent the […]
USDA reports big week-to-week gain in broiler placements
The USDA continues to point towards expanded broiler production. 256.758 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators last week, down 180,000 from the previous week, but up 3% from a […]
Rollins highlights new Des Moines-area food safety center during Iowa stop
U.S. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the USDA is continuing efforts this year to reorganize and streamline the department. Speaking at an event in Iowa on Tuesday, Rollins pointed to […]