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

Vilsack to become CEO of World Food Prize Foundation

Photo of former U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack taken by Brent Barnett/Brownfield Former U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack is set to become the new CEO of the World Food Prize Foundation. In a statement, the foundation said Vilsack’s appointment takes effect March 1st and he will leverage his extensive ag leadership to help enhance the…Continue Reading

Evaluating Efficiencies Throughout the Soy Value Chain

What challenges and roadblocks do Michigan farmers face when moving their grain through the supply chain? Michigan Soybean Committee Market Development Director Hanna Campbell tells Brownfield it’s an area the checkoff is evaluating. The post Evaluating Efficiencies Throughout the Soy Value Chain appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     Continue Reading

Michigan Farm Bureau concerned about ag labor

Michigan Farm Bureau president Ben LaCross says his members are concerned about the availability of ag labor. Speaking to Brownfield at the 2025 American Farm Bureau Convention in San Antonio, Texas Monday, he said his organization hopes to address the issue during Tuesday’s AFBF delegate session. The post Michigan Farm Bureau concerned about ag labor…Continue Reading

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