University of Minnesota Extension specialist Melissa Wilson tells Brownfield farmers looking to manure as a cheaper alternative should consider which nutrients are most necessary. “If you’re already ...

An extension soil specialist says farmers are inquiring about phosphorous management in relation to high fertilizer prices. Dan Kaiser with the University of Minnesota says growers are concerned about ...

The president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the new Product of the USA label is one that works for producers. Gene Copenhaver says the updated label requires that products will be ...

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Contracts found some support at these price levels and the dollar sold off a little after the recent bounce. Brazil’s record harvest is ...

Matthew Hardecke with Farm Credit Illinois at the 2026 Illinois Agricultural Summit (Brownfield Photo) Many farmers are anxiously awaiting upcoming assistance checks. Matthew Hardecke, a region ...

New World screwworm has been inching closer to the U.S. border and the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says pushing it back remains a priority. CEO Colin Woodall says reports of New World ...

An ag economist says the European Union’s decision to postpone finalizing the U.S. trade deal could have larger impacts for American agriculture. Ian Sheldon with Ohio State University tells ...

A global seed potato producer says he’s the third generation to keep water conservation at the forefront of the family’s operation. Ben Sklarczyk tells Brownfield the Sklarczyk Seed Farm borders the ...

U.S. soybean crushers had a big December as they try to meet meal and oil demand expectations. The USDA says 230 million bushels of beans were crushed to end 2025, one of the largest months on record, ...

A farmer from northern Missouri says profitability is still possible for the farm, despite the volatile prices. Stephen Beck, who farms in Livingston County, says prices haven’t been great for corn or ...

A pork industry official is cautiously optimistic about the hog market. North Carolina Pork Council CEO Roy Lee Lindsey says prices improved in 2025. “Anytime you’ve got folks making a little money ...

The U.S. Dairy Export Council says strong demand, especially for cheese and butterfat, led to a 14 percent increase in shipments for November. Total U.S. dairy exports values also rose 14 percent to ...