Indiana FFA focused on agricultural education at this year’s state fair

The Indiana FFA State Sentinel says the Indiana FFA Pavilion is an opportunity to connect consumers with different sectors of the ag industry. Jesus Santana says extending the pavilion into the Indiana Young Farmers Building this year allows the organization to expand its reach.  “In the center of the building, we have our Corteva AgriScience reps here to explain a little…Continue Reading

Governor’s Blue Ribbon Auction rewards Wisconsin fair exhibitors

Youth exhibitors at the Wisconsin State Fair benefited from their hard work at Wednesday’s Governor’s Blue Ribbon Livestock Auction.  The annual event, hosted by the Blue Ribbon Sale of Champions Foundation and Wisconsin State Fair raised $381,350. The livestock that brought in the highest bids were the Grand Champion Crossbred Steer exhibited by Josie Lorentz…Continue Reading

High Oleic Soybeans

Soy Checkoff investments in high oleic soybeans and biotech traits help farmers manage pests, weather extremes, and access markets that offer premiums. Learn more about the role of high-oleic soybeans in this Managing for Profit with the United Soybean Board, featuring Kyle Durham. The post High Oleic Soybeans appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     Continue Reading

Land values, cash rents remain strong

A new USDA report shows that most cropland prices have climbed between three and ten percent in the past year. Paul Schadegg with Farmers National tells Brownfield the market for farmland remains strong. “The surprising thing to me is the stability we continue to see in spite of where commodities might have gone and continue…Continue Reading

Dealer says tariffs are affecting machinery sales

A dealer says tariffs have definitely impacted the tractor and outdoor power equipment market.  Darrell Stetzer with Central Wisconsin Powersports tells Brownfield tariffs on foreign parts and machinery have shaken up equipment sales. “That has changed the market completely for the last couple of months for us.” Stetzer says the increased tariffs have driven consumers…Continue Reading

Farm family emphasises safety education

A Wisconsin family knows first-hand how important farm safety is.  Wisconsin’s FFA typically works to educate people about the dangers on the farm like grain entrapments, power takeoff shafts, and rollover risks, but State Vice President Sam Mell from Waunakee is passionate about farm safety for another reason. “Having a sister who was in a…Continue Reading

Cattle futures supported by strength in boxed beef

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply higher, supported by sharply higher boxed beef during the session ahead of widespread direct business.  October live cattle closed $2.55 higher at $229.65 and December live cattle closed $2.57 higher at $230.72.  September feeder cattle closed $4.67 higher at $344.22 and October feeder cattle…Continue Reading

Soybeans, corn, extend downward trends

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. The trade’s expecting a big crop and there are a lot of questions about export demand. On the supply side of the equation, near-term development conditions remain largely favorable, but there is still the chance for a turn to hotter, drier conditions in some areas later this…Continue Reading

Tariff pause with China drives dairy exports

The U.S. Dairy Export Council says nearly all categories saw an increase in June shipments, with China coming back into the market. U.S. dairy exports gained 15 percent in volume while values increased 27 percent to $840.5 million. Cheese saw widespread demand from most markets, increasing 34 percent compared to last June. Good production, logistics, and pricing…Continue Reading

Broiler placements stay 1% faster than last year

2025 broiler hatchery numbers continue to run ahead of the 2024 pace. That implies at least some year-over-year increase in production. The USDA says 251.309 million broiler-type eggs went into incubation, down 1.034 million on the week, but up 1% on the year, with average hatchability at 79.4% of all eggs. 193.658 million broiler-type chicks…Continue Reading

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