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We are partnered with Brownfield Ag News for America to bring you current agricultural news from Kansas and around the world.  Their award-winning team of ag journalists brings you the information you need to know with multiple reports available morning, noon, and afternoons.

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Spring Essentials

Spring is just around the corner and that means farmers are thinking about all the spring must-haves. Corteva Agriscience Nitrogen Stabilizers Strategic Account Manager, Jon Stoffer, tells Brownfield one of those is nitrogen applications, especially on corn, to help the crop get the best start... Read More.

Reflecting on the 2024 Pheasant Season with Iowa Bird Chaser

On this episode, Brownfield’s Brent Barnett sits down with Nick Martin from Cedar Rapids, Iowa to reflect on the 2024 pheasant hunting season in the state. Nick is known online as the ‪@iowabirdchaser‬ and for the past five years he’s been on a tour... Read More.

Town hall meeting addresses funding freeze and job cuts

The Trump administration’s recent round of funding freezes and job cuts is being felt by farmers.  Wisconsin Farmers Union’s Tommy Enright tells Brownfield Farmers Union is hearing from concerned members affected by the federal cuts. “We thought it was time to get people together,... Read More.

Questions remain about USDA funding freeze

The vice president of public policy at the American Farm Bureau Federation says there are still many questions as USDA evaluates program funding in the Inflation Reduction Act, but “the secretary wanted to make sure farmers who are made a promise by the government... Read More.

Soybeans, corn see end of week losses

Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, trimming the weekly gains slightly. Crop ratings in Argentina were up on the week after the recent and harvest weather looks good in Brazil. Some private firms have lowered their crop guess for Brazil, but... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: February 21, 2025

Mar. corn closed at $4.91 and 1/4, down 6 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.39 and 1/2, down 6 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $294.80, down $1.20Mar. soybean oil closed at 46.81, down 45 pointsMar. wheat closed at $5.90, up 4 and 1/2... Read More.

Poultry production up in January

U.S. poultry production was higher in January. The USDA says 4.613 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome last month, up 1% on the year, with a 2% increase for chicken to 4.186 billion pounds canceling out a 5% decrease in turkey at 415.219... Read More.

National FFA Officer stops in MO for FFA Week

The Western Region Vice President of National FFA Organization says there is a place for everyone in the FFA. Abby Jacobsen says “to carry our world into its next era, we’re going to need all types of people to move people forward as we... Read More.

January cattle placements see year-to-year rise

The USDA says 1.822 million cattle entered U.S. feedlots during January 2025. That was an increase of 2% from January 2024, towards the low end of the range of pre-report estimates. Weather was likely a factor. Most of those cattle weighed less than 800... Read More.

Bright future for MO FFA

The president of Missouri FFA says the future of agriculture is bright. Andi Belt from northeast Missouri tells Brownfield “these kids just getting started in the organization have a really good future ahead and it gives me confidence we’re in good hands the next... Read More.

Milk production down in January, 5% of dairies closed in 2024

U.S. milk production was up fractionally in January as dairy farmers worked to grow their herds. Production in the U.S. totaled more than 19 billion pounds with production per cow down seven pounds from last year. USDA says farmers increased the dairy herd size... Read More.
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