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Farm Family Resource Initiative officially becomes Farm SOS
The mental health specialist with Farm SOS, formerly the Farm Family Resource Initiative, says the organization’s recently announced rebranding should make it easier for farmers to access specialized resources. Rachel
30-foot Wisconsin Christmas tree from Silent Night Evergreens tagged for White House
A Wisconsin grower will deliver the National Christmas Tree to the White House this year. Third-generation farmer David Chapman of Silent Night Evergreens tells Brownfield it’s a tradition his family
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 24, 2026
Dec. corn $5.27 and 1/2, down 1 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $13.17 and 1/2, down 1/2 centOct. soybean meal $376.10, up $5.80Oct. soybean oil 66.93, down 32 pointsDec. Chicago wheat
Agriculture awaits details from U.S.-China trade talks
American Soybean Association President Scott Metzger says soybean farmers are looking for any positive news coming out of the U.S. and China trade meeting. “Whether that’s a commitment to more
Wet conditions raise soil compaction concerns across Corn Belt
An extension agronomist warns of long-term consequences if farmers don’t wait until conditions are fit to harvest. Angie Rieck-Hinz with Iowa State University says activity is stalled in many areas
Cotton industry eyes China trade talks
The CEO of the National Cotton Council says China could purchase up to five million bales of U.S. cotton as part of its $17 billion commitment for additional U.S. ag
Study explores “optimum” crop insurance premium rate
Researchers are looking at optimizing crop insurance levels by analyzing the risk management tool’s relationship with farm and county yields. University of Kentucky Extension assistant professor Grant Gardner says they’re
Farm Bureau: Increased beef imports haven’t lowered consumer prices
The American Farm Bureau Federation says President Trump’s action to increase beef imports has yet to provide meaningful savings for consumers. AFBF economist Faith Parum tells Brownfield they’ve been tracking
August beef, pork production below year ago levels
U.S. commercial red meat production declined during August. The USDA says the total of 4.095 billion pounds was down 1% on the year, with a slower processing pace for hogs
Missouri Farmers Care opens Drive to Feed Kids grants
The executive director of Missouri Farmers Care says the MFC Foundation is now accepting grant applications for the 2027 Drive to Feed Kids. “The Missouri Farmers Care Grant Program offers
