Farm News

Gregg Ritz acquires Thompson/Center Arms…T/C is back in business

Thursday, March 13

On this episode of the Outdoor Adventures podcast, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett sits down with the new owner of ‪@TCArmsCo‬, Gregg Ritz. Gregg has been a prominent figure in the hunting industry for decades, and over the last year he’s brought Thompson/Center back to life.... Read More.

Inputs remain high, Iowa farmer says

Thursday, March 13

Pictured: Iowa Corn President Stu Swanson at the 2025 Commodity Classic (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) The president of the Iowa Corn Growers Association says input costs are a concern for producers heading into planting season. Stu Swanson tells Brownfield, “Fertilizer has been slow to... Read More.

Job opportunities expand within Nebraska’s ethanol industry

Thursday, March 13

Nebraska’s ethanol industry has helped create a number of employment opportunities in the state. University of Nebraska-Lincoln associate professor Tim Meyer says there were more than 1,800 ethanol-related jobs between 2021 and 2023. “It’s about 75 jobs per plant. There’s a range of from... Read More.

Weakening U.S. dollar a positive for US exports

Thursday, March 13

Ag economist Ben Brown with the University of Missouri says the weakening U.S. dollar could have a positive impact on ag exports. “We as consumers love a strong dollar. It makes our buying power even much more so. We can buy more product with... Read More.

Lawmakers ask for dairy trade resolutions

Thursday, March 13

A group of bipartisan U.S. Senators is calling for fair dairy trade as part of trade talks with Canada. The Senators say Canada has historically failed to live up to its U.S. Mexico-Canada-Agreement commitments and is ignoring regulations under the current deal. The letter... Read More.

AFBF is concerned about impacts of MAHA

Thursday, March 13

The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation has concerns about the newly created Make America Healthy Again Commission. “It really could take modern agriculture backwards,” he says. Zippy Duvall says the organization supports the administration’s goal of bettering the health of consumers, but,”We... Read More.

Pork export sales notch marketing year low

Thursday, March 13

U.S. pork export sales fell to a marketing year low during the week ending March 6th. The USDA says most of the key regular U.S. pork customers showed up, but bought less than during the previous week, and there was a net reduction by... Read More.

Cattle producer sees managing risk as top 2025 priority

Thursday, March 13

The vice president of National Farmers Union (NFU) says he has concerns about the strength of the cattle market. Jeff Kippley, who raises beef cattle and row crops in South Dakota, says retaliatory tariffs cutting export demand and high retail prices are worrisome.... Read More.

Diversifying ag production can improve farmer profitability

Thursday, March 13

As America’s farmers and ranchers face tighter margins, an Ohio farmer says prioritizing diversification in crop production could help strengthen producer profitability. Fred Yoder says it is a win-win for agriculture. “We have better soil health, we have new markets for other commodities,” he... Read More.

NFU: USDA funding freezes & cuts hurting farmers

Thursday, March 13

Leadership of the National Farmers Union (NFU) says recent funding freezes and budget cuts at the USDA are hurting farmers. President Rob Larew says the moves have added to the unprecedented uncertainty facing America’s farmers and ranchers. “Even a temporary freeze can lead to... Read More.

CONAB maintains big Brazil soybean, corn estimates

Thursday, March 13

Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA continues to project large soybean and corn crops. CONAB now sees Brazil’s soybean crop at 167.37 million tons, up 13% from 2024, with yield and acreage both above a year ago. Total corn production is pegged at 122.76 million... Read More.

Using tariffs as a trade tool

Thursday, March 13

A U.S. Senator from Ohio says he’s supportive of President Trump’s use of tariffs as leverage. Jon Husted says the ag industry relies on strong relationships with the country’s largest trading partners. “We make the food that they need to thrive, and I think that they’ll... Read More.