A farm business management instructor says changes to Minnesota’s Beginning Farmer Tax Credit should make the program more effective. Kristina McVicker with South Central College tells Brownfield a funding cap has been temporarily removed for 2026 transactions. “If there are some beginning farmers o
Cash dairy prices were down Monday to start the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.68. No sales were reported. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0125 at $1.5950. No sales were reported. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.63. No sales were recorded. Butter was
Direct cash cattle trade activity is quiet as buyers and sellers continue to prepare for the week ahead. Bids and asking prices have yet to be established. The bulk of the week’s business isn’t expected until sometime Thursday or Friday. Last week, Southern live deals were at $230 to $231, $7 to $8
Flood impacts were a key topic during a farmer roundtable in Colfax, Iowa on Friday. Iowa Ag Secretary Mike Naig tells Brownfield flood waters have caused crop damage in several parts of the state this growing season. Jasper County is one of those areas. “Pretty wet actually early on and maybe gave
The president of the National Pork Producers Council says he’s optimistic a fix for Proposition 12 can still be included in the Senate’s version of the farm bill. “Every indication I’ve got is they are still going to do their best to get it in there,” Rob Brenneman told Brownfield on Monday. He says
A dairy lender says the added value of beef-on-dairy calves has helped grow the U.S. dairy herd over the last year. But, Tim Van Hofwegen with Farm Credit Services of America says the economics are changing. “That’s mostly been through producers holding onto cows longer and having older animals in t
A soybean extension specialist with the University of Minnesota says prioritizing soybean moisture levels during harvest could help growers’ bottom lines. During a recent Science for Success webinar, Dr. Seth Naeve says harvesting soybeans under the optimal 13% moisture costs farmers billions each y
An economist says today’s agriculture policy isn’t built for the future of the industry. Brad Lubben with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says while there’ve been necessary updates to the farm safety net, it doesn’t address larger issues. “The future directions of the ag economy and drivers on th
One of the biggest healthy food trends in the last few years has been tinned fish. That could be oily fish, which are high in Omega 3s like sardines, mackerel, salmon, or trout. But did you know those little fish pack a big punch when it comes to health benefits? AUDIO: Healthy Living on sardines Th
Monty Christian with Texas Tech University says he expects U.S. sorghum acreage to grow as more farmers see its benefits. He tells Brownfield sorghum is a great rotation crop, shows promise in dairy rations, and has established markets like China. The post Sorghum: a solution appeared first on Brown
An ag economist says there’s still no clear signs of expansion in the cattle herd. Josh Maples with Mississippi State University Extension says heifers held back for beef cow replacement were up 3 percent in the Cattle Inventory report. “Yes, it’s an increase and it’s the first increase since 2015,
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The USDA has announced plans to resume live cattle imports from Mexico. Beginning August 24th, the department says it will open the Douglas, Arizona port to cattle trade. Stephen Diebel, president of the Texas and Southwest Cattle Raisers Association, and cow-calf operator, tells Brownfield the Doug
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, adding to what would have already been a week-to-week gain. Forecasts into early August for large parts of the region are hot and dry, potentially stressing the crop. This is a critical time for soybean development, so weather will continue to be on
A certified appraiser with Compeer Financial says many farmers are being more selective about buying farmland. Brent Wiest tells Brownfield buyer behavior has changed. “There’s still farmers and investors buying farmland, and there’s still competitive sales for high-quality properties. But they’re a
A conservation advocate says volunteer groups like hers have been standing in place for lost conservation technical assistance following USDA staff reductions. Michael Fields Agricultural Institute Advancement Director Kriss Marion helps to facilitate the Wisconsin Women in Conservation Network. “We
Poultry production surged in June. The USDA says 4.751 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome last month, a year-to-year increase of 8%, largely due to higher slaughter numbers for chicken and heavier weights for turkeys. Chicken made up most of the total at 4.299 billion pounds, with tu
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up, ahead of the USDA’s cattle reports, which came out after the closed. August live cattle closed $1.67 higher at $227.07 and October live cattle closed $1.12 higher at $222.50. August feeder cattle closed $1.55 higher at $345.32 and S
Frozen red meat and poultry supplies rose over the past year. The USDA says red meat in cold storage at the end of June 2026 was 3% larger than the same time a year ago at 865.033 million pounds, with a 9% increase in pork to 458.221 million pounds more than canceling out a 3% […] The post Red meat,
The CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives says negotiations of the U.S.-Mexico- Canada Agreement need to address tariff circumvention. Duane Simpson tells Brownfield some companies may be routing products through Mexico to avoid U.S. tariffs, putting U.S. ag businesses and the farmers t
The general counsel of U.S. Hemp Roundtable says bipartisan legislation introduced in the U.S. House offers one of the most significant federal hemp policy developments since passage of the 2018 Farm Bill. Jonathan Miller says the Lawful Hemp Protection Act introduced by Republican Andy Barr, of Ken
Sep. corn $4.64 and 1/4, up 1/4 centAug. soybeans $12.48, up 10 and 1/2 centsAug. soybean meal $331.30, up $1.40Aug. soybean oil 74.33, down 126 pointsSep. Chicago wheat $6.78, down 18 and 1/4 centsAug. live cattle $227.07, up $1.67Aug. feeder cattle $345.32, up $1.55Aug. lean hogs $102.85, up 70 ce
The first-ever cattle vaccine to address Theileria is now available. Dr. Alan Young, the founder and Chief Technology Officer for Medgene, says it is administered in two doses. “We recommend using this in animals prior to infection,” he says. “Ideally you would use this in a herd before it shows up
Fewer cattle entered U.S. feedlots in June 2026 than June 2025. The USDA says placements last month were down 3% on the year at 1.399 million head, a little bit below the average pre-report estimate, signaling more short-term supply tightness. The rest of the numbers matched what analysts had been e
The USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is making $3 million available through its Wetland Mitigation Banking Program for city and county governments, tribal governments, organizations and other eligible entities. The program supports the development of wetland mitigation banks, where wetl
The U.S. cattle herd grew slightly over the past year, signaling continued slow expansion. The USDA says the total cattle inventory on July 1st, 2026, was up slightly from July 1st, 2025 at 94.2 million head, including year-over-year increases for beef and milk replacement heifers. The supply of all
An ag economist says the soybean market has been finding some recent support from exports. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says that’s due to recent purchases from China. “It looks like China continues to fulfill its obligation to buy beans,” he said. “They made a commitment to buy 12 million tons o
Governor Jim Pillen has signed a bill that establishes new safeguards to protect agriculture and critical infrastructure from foreign entities . “Securing Nebraska is not just about border security or law enforcement, it’s about protecting our food supply. It’s about our power grid. It’s about our w
A central Illinois farmer says he’s already considering the impact that high fertilizer prices are going to have on his operation in 2027. Thomas Perkins, who raises corn, soybeans, wheat, hay, and cattle in Effingham County, says he’s not optimistic of any major input cost relief before decisions n
A dairy lender at Farm Credit Services of America says a strong beef-on-dairy sector continues to create new market opportunities for farmers. Tim Van Hofwegen says many producers benefited from another source of income in 2025. “A lot of that was driven by the value of the beef on dairy calves plus
