A new CoBank report says the already-tight dairy heifer market is going to get a lot tighter. Economist and report author Corey Geiger tells Brownfield the next two years will see sizable drops in dairy replacement cows. “Three hundred thousand less dairy animals coming into the milking stream this year. Next year, our projection for…… Continue Reading
Greeneye Technologies bringing environmental & economic benefits
Nadev Bocher, CEO & co-founder of Greeneye Technologies, told Brownfield at the 2025 Farm Progress Show that the ability to identify and spray individual weeds on the go is bringing both environmental and economical benefits to farmers. AUDIO: Nadev Bocher – Greeneye Technologies The post Greeneye Technologies bringing environmental & economic benefits appeared first on…… Continue Reading
Compeer Financial looking to expand rural investing
Compeer Financial is looking to expand opportunities to invest in rural communities, specifically in healthcare. President & CEO Jase Wagner spoke with Brownfield during the 2025 Farm Progress Show. AUDIO: Jase Wagner – Compeer Financial The post Compeer Financial looking to expand rural investing appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Fed’s emergency authorization provides NWS treatment options
A veterinarian says the recent decision by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Food and Drug Administration allowing some animal drugs to be used for treating New World Screwworm gives veterinarians and producers treatment options if the pest crosses the U.S. border. Wisconsin State Veterinarian Darlene Konkle tells Brownfield the emergency use…… Continue Reading
E15 push could intensify as 2025 winds down
The push for nationwide year-round E15 could intensify in the fourth quarter of 2025. Minnesota Biofuels Association executive director Brian Werner says Congress nearly made it happen at the end of 2024. “We’re a little bit like Lucy with the football with E15. We had it in the Continuing Resolution in 2024 until that got…… Continue Reading
New tool designed to help farmers easily access conservation assistance
The executive director of the Conservation Technology Information Center says a new tool is helping farmers and ag consultants access local conservation assistance. Ryan Heiniger says the Conservation Connector is a platform designed to help farmers easily access incentives that best fit their operation. “It combines financial resources as well as who can actually help the…… Continue Reading
Meet Missouri Soybean’s New CEO/Executive Director
Missouri Soybean’s CEO and Executive Director Casey Wasser says he’s looking forward to working with the state’s soybean farmers to grow demand and address ag regulations. The post Meet Missouri Soybean’s New CEO/Executive Director appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices steady to lower Tuesday
Cash dairy prices were steady to lower Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.57. No sales were recorded. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.01at $1.7650. Thirteen sales were recorded, ranging from $1.7350 to $1.7650. Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.78. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were down $0.0325 at $2.0125. …… Continue Reading
From Boots to Bots: Farm Progress Show Spotlights the Future of Ag
This year’s Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois, was all about the future—autonomy, efficiency, and sustainability were on full display. Walking the show grounds, it was impossible to miss the technology reshaping agriculture right before our eyes. One of the head-turners at the show was J&M’s new 14 Series grain carts. These massive carts can…… Continue Reading
Record year for Half Century of Progress
A co-organizer of the biennial “Half Century of Progress” vintage farm machinery show says 2025 was a record year. Russell Buhr says the volunteer-run event, hosted in Rantoul, Illinois, the weekend before the Farm Progress Show, has consistently grown since it began in 2003. “There was about 4,000 pieces of equipment that was there wanting…… Continue Reading
