Farm News

Reconciliation and the new farm bill

Monday, March 24

A U.S. Representative from Kansas says the reconciliation process could affect the progress of a new farm bill. “Because it impacts the pay-fors that exist in the farm bill.” Sharice Davids, a Democratic member of the House Ag Committee, tells Brownfield lawmakers are watching to... Read More.

U.S. export inspections up from a year ago

Monday, March 24

The USDA says corn export inspections as of the week ending March 20th remain ahead of the pace needed to meet expectations for the current marketing year. The 2024/25 marketing year got underway June 1st for wheat and September 1st for corn, sorghum, and... Read More.

Yield Partnership

Monday, March 24

Missouri Soybean Farmers and their checkoff promote the Missouri Partnership’s success in attracting food and beverage companies. Missouri Partnership CEO Subhash Elias explains how his organization lands businesses like beef processor American Foods Group. The post Yield Partnership appeared first on Brownfield Ag... Read More.

Protecting risk management tools crucial for pork producers

Monday, March 24

The president of the National Pork Producers Council says protecting access to risk protection programs is a priority for the nation’s hog producers. Duane Stateler, a multi-generational farmer from Ohio, says Livestock Risk Protection and Livestock Gross Margin have played a critical role in... Read More.

A typical, early-Spring weather pattern covers most of the Nation

Monday, March 24

Across the Corn Belt, wet snow is blanketing portions of the upper Great Lakes region. Meanwhile, cool, dry weather covers the remainder of the Midwest. Monday morning’s minimum temperatures fell below 10°F in parts of the Red River Valley of the North, including Grand... Read More.

HPAI in Ingham County backyard poultry

Monday, March 24

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza for the first time in Ingham County this year. The state says the backyard flock is the second detection of the virus in the county since 2022 and the ninth... Read More.

Enlist Corn: A Winning Package

Monday, March 24

Growers have experienced the advantages of Enlist E3 soybeans, and now they can expand those benefits in their corn acres with Enlist corn. Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Jeff Moon says Vorceed Enlist and PowerCore Enlist corn package insect control and weed control together to... Read More.

A milder to warmer, wettter pattern ahead for most of the Heartland as April approaches

Monday, March 24

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures in the Pacific Coast States and across the nation’s northern tier, while warmer-than-normal weather will cover the remainder of the country. Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation from Arizona... Read More.

Cattle prices continue to push higher

Monday, March 24

The market news manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says sale barns throughout the state continue to see record-high prices for cattle. Tony Hancock says as pastures are greening up, the demand for all cattle has been strong. “Some of those lighter weight... Read More.

How GLP-1s can impact protein consumption

Monday, March 24

Research shows that glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (or GLP-1s – think Ozempic or similar medications) are changing how consumers shop for groceries. Glynn Tonsor with Kansas State University says that’s an area where the Meat Demand Monitor, a monthly online survey funded by the... Read More.

USDEC & NMPF partner with Guatemalan Dairy Association

Friday, March 21

The U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC), National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF), and Guatemalan Dairy Development Association (ASODEL), signed a memorandum of understanding that will strengthen ties between the U.S. and Guatemalan dairy industries. The three organizations are advocating for free and fair trade policies... Read More.

Prepping for spring planting

Friday, March 21

Missouri farmers are getting ready for spring planting. “We’re basically playing the waiting game with Mother Nature.” Terry Schwoeppe from Franklin County says once the ground dries up, he’ll start applying spring fertilizer and scouting weeds, but spring planting won’t start until April. Jim... Read More.