Farm News

USDA beef, broiler projections up on month

Thursday, April 10

The USDA has raised 2025 beef and broiler production outlooks, while cutting expectations for pork, turkey, and eggs. Beef production is estimated at 26.7 billion pounds, up 15 million from March on heavier dressed weights and higher slaughter paces for cows and bulls, with... Read More.

Drought Monitor shows significant improvement despite pockets of persistent dryness

Thursday, April 10

A climatologist says the latest US Drought Monitor shows notable improvement in drought conditions across parts of the Corn Belt. “To see a 5 percent reduction or improvement in one week is quite a significant improvement.” Brian Fuchs with the National Drought Mitigation Center... Read More.

Farmer weighs nutrient program amid high input costs

Thursday, April 10

A Northeast Nebraska farmer says cost of production is his biggest concern in 2025. Greg Anderson tells Brownfield he’s evaluating his crop nutrient program to help improve margins. “Probably the thing that I’ve done more than ever is to really look hard and at... Read More.

Cash dairy prices higher Thursday

Thursday, April 10

Cash dairy prices were all higher Thursday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.4850. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0325 at $1.74. Nine sales were recorded, ranging from $1.72 to $1.74. Cheese barrels were up... Read More.

Slow cover crop growth in southern Minnesota

Thursday, April 10

Cover crop growth is lagging in parts of the Upper Midwest. Southern Minnesota farmer Rochelle Krusemark says soil conditions remain cool and dry. “Unfortunately, with everything that was seeded last fall there was very little that grew. It’s hard to say if it germinated... Read More.

USDA cuts corn ending stocks, lowers soybeans slightly

Thursday, April 10

The USDA has lowered U.S. ending stocks estimates for corn and soybeans, while raising the carryout for wheat. Corn ending stocks are now seen at 1.465 billion bushels, a drop of 75 million from March with a cut to feed use more than canceled... Read More.

World Pork Expo

Thursday, April 10

Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp covers World Pork Expo in Des Moines, IA. The post World Pork Expo appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. World Pork Expo

Farmers fighting deer

Thursday, April 10

A western Illinois farmer says the state’s deer population is taking a toll on farmers’ bottom lines. Rick Edwards, who farms in Adams County, and represents District 9 on the Illinois Farm Bureau Board of Directors, says the animals do an untold amount of... Read More.

Mixed week for U.S. export numbers

Thursday, April 10

There were a few bright spots in a generally slow week for U.S. export sales. The USDA says beef, rice, sorghum, soybean meal, and soybean oil export sales were up on the week, all seeing generally solid demand from the usual weekly buyers. Other... Read More.

The impact of corn and soybean acres on feed costs

Thursday, April 10

A livestock economist says the expected shift to more corn acres is good news for cattle producers. Josh Maples is with Mississippi State University. “Corn, of course, as a primary input for the feeding sector and for all cattle producers, plentiful supplies of corn... Read More.

CONAB raises Brazil soybean, corn crop estimates

Thursday, April 10

Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA has increased its soybean and corn production projections. CONAB says those larger crops are due to better yields thanks to some improvements in weather, along with higher planted area. Soybeans are seen at a record 167.9 million tons, 0.3%... Read More.

The future of agriculture is digital

Wednesday, April 9

A fourth-generation rancher says utilizing digital technology can help increase efficiency in the ag industry. Mark Tague, co-founder of CattleProof Verified, an electronic livestock identification system, told members of a House Ag Subcommittee that ag needs to embrace modern technology. “In an age where trust... Read More.