The executive director of the Children’s Discovery Museum in Normal, Illinois, says the facility’s twenty-year-old Agmazing exhibit is getting a more than one-million-dollar upgrade. Beth Whisman tells Brownfield it’s time to modernize one of the largest agriculture-based learning exhibits in the country. “We want it to reflect current agriculture, but also think about future agriculture,…… Continue Reading
Tick transmitted disease confirmed in Iowa cattle herd for first time
The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says Theileriosis has been detected in a herd of cattle in the southeast part of the state. This is the state’s first confirmed case. Dr. Grant Dewell, beef extension veterinarian with Iowa State University, says the disease is carried by Asian Longhorned Ticks. He tells Brownfield it infects…… Continue Reading
New checkoff funded research could help reduce vomitoxin impacts
The executive director of the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association says new checkoff funded research is looking at reducing the economic impact of vomitoxin. Tadd Nicholson says the Ohio Corn Checkoff is partnering with Ohio State University. “We have a great team all working on ways that we can increase efficacy and timing, how we…… Continue Reading
Farm labor groups hope path forward for farmworkers is serious
The head of the National Council of Agricultural Employers is asking the Trump administration for collaboration to find a legal path forward for farmworkers. Michael Marsh tells Brownfield losing undocumented workers puts significant stress on the entire food supply chain. “We know that today in this environment that a lot of workers are frightened, and of course…… Continue Reading
Cattle disease threat causes cattle industry uncertainty
The president of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association says the threat of New World screwworm is causing uncertainty for U.S. cattle producers. Jeff Reed says while the disease hasn’t been detected in the United States recently… “We’ve been involved with state veterinary boards and on the national level with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association working to…… Continue Reading
USDA forecasts higher milk supplies and prices
The USDA expects improved milk prices to be supported by strong demand as supplies grow. In its latest supply and demand report, the department says increased milk production per cow and cow inventories are expected to increase supplies through 2026. USDA expects prices this year for cheese, butter, nonfat dry milk, and whey to increase…… Continue Reading
Assessing the used equipment market
A sales representative with Sullivan Auctioneers says the used equipment market has been slow this month. Tim Meyer tells Brownfield prices have remained steady. “Equipment prices of really, really late model equipment is probably the bargain right now if the farmer really wants to spend the money,” he said. “But it’s hard to justify anything…… Continue Reading
Dryness adding up in eastern Iowa
An eastern Iowa farmer says he’s concerned about dry conditions in his area. Lance Lillibridge tells Brownfield, “We’re extremely dry here. We need rain and we need sunshine. This haziness is not helping us whatsoever.” He says it’s had an impact on crop conditions. “Things look okay,” he said. “I’m not going to say it’s…… Continue Reading
Ag economist says inflation could be contributing to tighter margins
An ag economist says production cost increases could be contributing to tighter margins for farmers. Michael Langemeier with Purdue University’s Center for Commercial Agriculture says the 2.5% drop in inflation over the past year hasn’t helped farmers with increasing input prices. “There does tend to be more volatility in input prices than there is in general inflation.…… Continue Reading
AgriNext 2025
Brownfield’s Jared White attends AgriNext 2025 The post AgriNext 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
