Farm News

Sorghum farmer highlights trade opportunities with Ag Secretary Rollins

Thursday, February 20

A western Kansas farmer says sorghum can play a role in helping the Trump administration expand trade opportunities in countries like India. Amy France participated in a roundtable discussion with newly confirmed Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins earlier this week. “We do have a hurdle, a... Read More.

Maximizing Yield with Less Fertilizer

Thursday, February 20

Adjusting inputs to meet economic realities can be challenging for farmers. In this episode, Stephanie Zelinko, National Agronomist with AgroLiquid, explains how farmers can adjust fertilizer programs to content with tight margins. The post Maximizing Yield with Less Fertilizer appeared first on Brownfield... Read More.

Kansas Department of Agriculture public hearing

Wednesday, February 19

Brownfield’s Brandon Peoples covers the Kansas Department of Agriculture public hearing. The post Kansas Department of Agriculture public hearing appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. Kansas Department of Agriculture public hearing

Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers & Rural Appraisers 2025 Land Values Conference

Wednesday, February 19

Brownfield’s Jared White covers the 2025 Land Values Conference The post Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers & Rural Appraisers 2025 Land Values Conference appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers & Rural Appraisers... Read More.

IDFA President CEO favors development of HPAI vaccinations

Wednesday, February 19

The President and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association says vaccinations need to be developed to protect poultry and livestock from highly pathogenic avian influenza. Michael Dykes says, “It’s important that we get a program in place that begins to look at alternative... Read More.

Approximately 29,665 turkeys impacted in latest Iowa HPAI detection

Wednesday, February 19

The avian influenza virus has been found in a commercial turkey flock in Sac County, Iowa. The Iowa Department of the Agriculture and Land Stewardship reports approximately 29,665 turkeys will be depopulated. It’s the state’s fourth detection of H5N1 HPAI within domestic birds since... Read More.

Michigan Wheat Program farmer round table

Wednesday, February 19

Brownfield’s Nicole Heslip covers the Michigan Wheat Program farmer round table The post Michigan Wheat Program farmer round table appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. Michigan Wheat Program farmer round table

Making precision livestock tech more feasible

Wednesday, February 19

Michigan State University researchers are trying to identify where precision livestock technology can best suit the needs and budgets of pork producers. Animal Science professor Janice Sigford tells Brownfield, “Some of the things that producers want the most help with, not surprisingly, are some... Read More.

Ag groups seek landowner rights compromise

Wednesday, February 19

Two South Dakota ag groups want to see the state legislature compromise on eminent domain. State lawmakers are considering House Bill 1052, which would add a new section to existing right-of-way carrier law preventing the use of eminent domain for pipelines carrying carbon oxide.... Read More.

Wheat sees profit taking, dollar pressure

Wednesday, February 19

Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. There’s more rain in the forecast for parts of Argentina, but it does look like weather earlier in the season has trimmed yield potential. Harvest conditions look good in Brazil with activity about 25% complete.... Read More.

USB sees value in high oleic soybean research

Wednesday, February 19

High oleic soybean development is continuing, and a soybean checkoff leader says further investment in them is likely. North Dakota farmer and United Soybean Board Treasurer Matt Gast tells Brownfield the markets for high oleic soybeans are growing. “Another thing that’s come up lately... Read More.

Ag consultant optimistic about beef outlook

Wednesday, February 19

An ag consultant says he’s optimistic about the year ahead for the beef industry. “It’s a wonderful time to be in the cattle business, there’s no doubt about it.” Kevin Ochsner, president of Agcellerate and host of NCBA’s Cattlemen to Cattlemen, says economics are... Read More.