Tight cattle supplies reshape market dynamics
The CEO of CattleFax says tight cattle supplies could cause disruptions to the supply chain. Randy Blach says 2025 was a good example. “We came into the year, and we […]
Council works to expand global understanding of U.S. commodities
The director of industry relations for the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council says 2026 must be a milestone year for agricultural trade. Ellen Zimmerman tells Brownfield, “Especially right now when […]
Pork Cares Farm Impact Reports help protect producers’ future
A leader with the National Pork Board says protecting producers’ freedom to operate continues to be one of their long-term goals. Jamie Burr, chief sustainability officer, says their organization helps […]
United Soybean Board CEO resigns
The CEO of the United Soybean Board has resigned from his leadership role effective immediately. Lucas Lentsch has been with the checkoff for two years prior to leaving his post. […]
Bayer proposes $7.25B Roundup cancer claims settlement
Bayer has proposed a $7.25 billion class settlement to resolve lawsuits that claim that its weed-killer Roundup causes cancer. During an investor and media call on Tuesday, Bill Dodero, head […]
Using data analytics to enhance farmer productivity
Jon Fridgen, Chief Science Officer for Advanced Agrilytics, says research shows farmers using agronomic tools to guide their input decisions have more consistent yield results. “With these growers, we’re seeing that yield […]
Farm income picture would be bleaker without aid
A closer look net farm income. The latest USDA forecast indicates a drop of $1.2 billionfrom 2025. Nathan Kauffman with Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City says commodity prices have […]
Improved pace continues for sorghum, soybean export inspections
The USDA’s reporting a mostly positive week for export inspections. Soybeans and sorghum both saw week-to-week and year-to-year improvements as purchases made earlier in the marketing year by China start […]
Butter steady, whey and cheese higher Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were steady to higher on Tuesday except for powder at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. After a long period of unchanged prices, dry whey was up $0.02 at $0.74. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0625 at $1.45. Six sales were recorded, ranging from […]
Dairy Margin Coverage signup slow in the dairy state
Most dairy producers in Wisconsin have not yet signed up for the Dairy Margin Coverage program. Katie Detra at Wisconsin FSA tells Brownfield that as of today, February 17th, only […]