Crop scouts advised to end field checks with tick checks as reports increase
A field crops entomologist is reminding farmers to add tick checks to their crop scouting routine. Chris DiFonzo with Michigan State University tells Brownfield, “When I would get out of […]
The Minnesota Porkcast: Grillfest – a summer treat featuring pork
2026 Minnesota Pork Promoter of the Year Lindsey Loken of Blondie’s Butcher Shop in Wanamingo, Minnesota, calls Grillfest the “Super Bowl of summer events” in Minnesota. She tells Brownfield that […]
Ag economist says CME’s new cattle futures limits could bring more volatility but also upside opportunities
An ag economist says new trading limits for cattle futures could bring additional volatility to the markets. Josh Maples with Mississippi State University Extension says the changes go into place June 1, 2026. “It absolutely does […]
Cash dairy prices mixed Monday
Cash dairy prices were mixed on Monday, with no trading activity besides butter at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.69. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.5550. No sales were recorded. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.5550. No sales were recorded. Butter was unchanged at $1.64. Twenty-six sales were recorded, ranging […]
Purdue College of Agriculture pilot program helping prepare students to enter the digital ag career field
A pilot program at Purdue University is bringing digital agriculture to middle and high school classrooms. Dennis Buckmaster with the Institute for Digital and Advanced Agricultural Systems says the AgBridge […]
Soybeans Off to a Strong Start
Farmers are making good planting progress. In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council board member Darrell Aldridge says he’s hoping to be done planting soybeans soon. Listen to […]
Farm Technology Days demos focus on baleage
Wisconsin’s Farm Technology Days will have more focus on forage this year. Ron Zygarlicke is leading the field demonstrations. He says, “Instead of doing the harvesters this year, we are […]
Congresswoman says House farm bill cuts conservation and misses the mark
A member of the House Ag Committee says she’s disappointed in the farm bill that’s made its way to the Senate. Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski says the legislation fails to […]
China promises more U.S. ag purchases
Corn and soybean futures are higher to start the week after the White House said China agreed to purchase at least $17 billion annually in U.S. ag products for the next […]
Kansas Farm Bureau Names Glenn Brunkow President
The Kansas Farm Bureau Board of Directors has selected Glenn Brunkow to serve as the organization’s next president. Brunkow is a fifth-generation farmer from Pottawatomie County and has served as […]