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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Photo courtesy of the US Meat Export Federation. Governor Jim Pillen has signed a bill that establishes new safeguards to protect agriculture and critical infrastructure from foreign entities .

Oat harvest is underway in northern Iowa. Zack Smith farms in Winnebago County and says he’s about a quarter of the way through his first oat crop. “Had a breakdown here that stopped me for a couple ...

Brownfield's Kellan Heavican interviews Amy France at 2025 NAFB. There have been mixed reactions from some ag groups to the CME Group’s announcement that it would begin trading sorghum basis futures.

A fierce, mid-summer heat wave across the Plains may result in significant weekend stress on rangeland, pastures, and summer crops, with high temperatures expected to range from 100 to 105°F, with ...

There’s another light round of direct cash cattle trade underway. Live deals are at $230 in the South. This follows the light round of business on Wednesday at $365 dressed, which was $12 to $15 below ...

The CEO of the Minnesota Beef Council says demand for beef remains strong despite high retail prices. Kelly Schmidt tells Brownfield the domestic cattle herd is still short relative to demand. “We’re ...

The Drive to Feed Kids is returning to the Missouri State Fair, scheduled for Tuesday, August 18. Ashley McCarty is with Missouri Farmers Care, a non-profit alliance that organizes the effort. “Over ...

An extension specialist with Michigan State University says soybean growers in northern states aren’t likely to see much advantage using desiccation techniques. During a recent Science for Success ...