Using high oleic soybeans to increase dairy sustainability

Josh Fiechter, President of Yoder Grain at the 2025 Indiana Dairy Forum. Photo by Brownfield’s Erin Anderson. High oleic soybeans are helping increase the sustainability in the dairy industry.  The president of Yoder Grain says high oleic soybeans are a large market opportunity for farmers and dairy producers. Josh Fiechter tells Brownfield, “It’s a readily…Continue Reading

Tariff threats likely to make inflationary waves

A food economist says the prospect of another trade war is weighing heavily on the agriculture and food sectors. David Ortega with Michigan State University says even the threat of tariffs from the U.S. has the potential to create higher costs for consumers and producers. “In my view, this is just an example of a…Continue Reading

Wisconsin legislators bring back ag lemon law proposal

A group of Wisconsin lawmakers have re-introduced a bill that would create a farm implement lemon law. If passed, implements of husbandry that don’t conform to the warranty and have been back for repairs at least four times or out of service at least thirty days would make the farmer eligible for a replacement or…Continue Reading

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