Farm News

Economist says risk management crucial as prices continue to hit record high levels

Thursday, March 20

A livestock economist says the unprecedented price levels cattle producers are currently seeing could move even higher in 2025. Oklahoma State University’s Derrell Peel says herd expansion will make a difference. “Once we start heifer retention, and depending on how aggressive it is, that’s... Read More.

Expanding market access with South Korea

Thursday, March 20

Indiana ag officials are looking for new opportunities to grow exports with Asia-Pacific countries. Indiana director of agriculture Don Lamb tells Brownfield South Korea is the 7th largest U.S. trading partner. “The way that we buy good technology from them, and we sell great food... Read More.

New marketing year lows for pork, wheat export sales

Thursday, March 20

U.S. pork export sales notched a marketing year low for the second week in a row. The USDA says most of the usual weekly buyers made purchases during the week ending March 17th, with Mexico leading the way, but there were some reductions to... Read More.

Fool’s Spring?

Thursday, March 20

Happy National Agriculture Week! As the old saying goes, Spring has sprung! The question on the tip of the tongue of many people I’ve spoken with recently is “Do you think we are going to get any more wintry weather?” Thoughts about Fool’s Spring,... Read More.

Michigan ag leaders celebrate Food and Ag Month

Thursday, March 20

Many Michigan food and agricultural groups are spotlighting how the sector drives the state’s economy as part of Michigan Food and Agriculture Month this March. Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Tim Boring says agriculture production is essential to the state’s cultural... Read More.

Stine Seed Women in Ag Day reception

Thursday, March 20

Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp covers the Stine Seed Women in Ag Day reception. The post Stine Seed Women in Ag Day reception appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. Stine Seed Women in Ag Day reception

First Upper Mississippi River tow reaches St. Paul

Thursday, March 20

Barge traffic is moving again on the Upper Mississippi River. Patrick Moes with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District tells Brownfield the Motor Vessel Neil N. Diehl locked through Lock and Dam 2, in Hastings, Minnesota, Wednesday evening, March 19th, with... Read More.

SNAP cuts would alter potential farm bill negotiations

Thursday, March 20

A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says any cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, likely alter negotiations around a new farm bill. Illinois Democratic Representative Nikki Budzinski says Republican efforts of reconciling the budget threaten those in the most... Read More.

Get Comfortable with Lower Yields

Thursday, March 20

Conventional wisdom says high yields equals producing more per acre, but does increased yield always equate to the best profit or return on investment? An expert with AgroLiquid dives into that question on this episode of Managing for Profit. The post Get Comfortable with... Read More.

EPA administrator talks crop protection oversight

Thursday, March 20

The administrator of the U.S. EPA says the agency is taking a more efficient approach when it comes to the review and oversight of crop protection tools. Lee Zeldin says the agency has inherited a massive backlog of pesticide registrations and other agency staff... Read More.

A less active pattern ahead for most; early-season heat to build in the West, Southwest

Thursday, March 20

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures in most areas from the Mississippi River eastward, while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail from the Pacific Coast to the Plains. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation across much of... Read More.

Officials hear impacts of federal funding freeze

Wednesday, March 19

The Trump administration’s freezing and cutting of federal funds is having devastating impacts across the country. “Never before have I called for mass activism, but this is the moment.” Illinois Governor JB Pritzker joined Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski and others to hear directly from those... Read More.