Kane Brown and his wife Katelyn must be doing something right! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Reba McEntire and Boyfriend Rex Linn Celebrate 5-Year Anniversary
Reba McEntire and Rex Linn are here to remind us that true love can find you at any age or life stage. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
MSU Extension director focusing on people
The Director of Michigan State University Extension says he’s excited to reinvest in the organization’s workforce as part of a new strategic plan. Quentin Tyler tells Brownfield the organization has been working to redefine its vision for the future after an internal and external assessment over the past two years. “Our work contributes to thriving…… Continue Reading
Soybeans, corn, wheat down Friday, still up on week
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, still ending the week with solid gains. Argentina has cut its export taxes on soybeans and products, allowing them to more aggressively market supplies. Of course, demand is one thing, supply is another, and some projections for Argentina’s soybean crop have moved lower due to weather…… Continue Reading
MDA suspends some poultry auctions, shows, and swap meets in
The Missouri Department of Agriculture is taking steps to prevent the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza. The department has suspended all poultry and waterfowl auctions, shows, and swap meets in the counties containing control areas or surveillance zones. HPAI has been confirmed in Newtown, Jasper, McDonald, and Lawrence counties. MDA says the suspension will…… Continue Reading
Congressman Mann remains optimistic about a farm bill
A Republican Congressman from Kansas says Congress has a lot of work to get done this year – but a farm bill needs to be a priority. Tracey Mann tells Brownfield, “I’ve been to the floor I think thirty-five times now urging Member of Congress to get serious about passing a five-year farm bill, and…… Continue Reading
Strong domestic demand for pork, NPB says
Pictured: National Pork Board’s Neal Hull at the 2025 Iowa Pork Congress (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) The director of domestic market development for the National Pork Board says they’re working on strategies to help drive demand in 2025. Neal Hull tells Brownfield there was some positive momentum on the demand side in the last quarter…… Continue Reading
December milk production down slightly
U.S. milk production was down slightly in December. USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service says production in the 24 major producing states totaled 18 billion pounds, down four-tenths of a percent from December 2023. The revised November production was 17.3 billion pounds, down three-tenths of a percent from the previous year. Fourth quarter milk production overall…… Continue Reading
NPB market expert anticipates record 2024 numbers for U.S. pork exports
Pictured: National Pork Board’s Courtney Knupp at the 2025 Iowa Pork Congress (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) The vice president of international market development for the National Pork Board says 2024 will go down as a milestone year for U.S. pork exports. Courtney Knupp tells Brownfield, “We’re going to have the final data for the year…… Continue Reading
OSA’s policy priorities for 2025
The senior policy director at the Ohio Soybean Association says expanding market opportunities for the state’s soybean farmers is a top priority in 2025. Brandon Kern says the biofuels and renewable energy sector presents opportunities to help grow demand for soybeans. “The new 45Z tax credit guidance finally came out,” he says. “There are a…… Continue Reading
