U.S. commercial red meat production declined year-over-year in October. The USDA says the total of 4.892 billion pounds was 3% lower than last year, with slower cattle and hog slaughter paces due to tight ready numbers more than canceling out heavier average weights. Commercial beef production for October was 2.326 billion pounds, a decrease of…… Continue Reading
Bode says MAHA initiative and USMCA review could reshape ag markets
The president of the Corn Refiners Association says bolstering markets is the key to get profitability back into American agriculture. “It’s domestic markets, it’s our foreign markets, it’s our future markets,” said John Bode. Bode says the Trump administration has signaled efforts to stabilized domestic markets through the Make America Healthy Again initiative. “Secretary Kennedy…… Continue Reading
Iowa State student recipient of Cyndi Young Scholarship
Chloe Zittergruen, agricultural communications major at Iowa State University is the recipient of the 2025 Cyndi Young Scholarship, sponsored by Brownfield Ag News and presented by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Foundation. As Iowa State FFA president, Chloe leads and inspires student members across the state while advocating for the future of agriculture.…… Continue Reading
Custom Harvesters face squeeze from low prices, H-2A visa costs
A custom harvester says tight margins are having a ripple effect throughout the economy. Mychal Neumiller with U.S Custom Harvesters Inc says lower commodity prices are limiting what crews can charge. “Farmers maybe can’t afford to pay it. We have to find a fine balance where we can still make money and farmers can…… Continue Reading
Jelly Roll Serves Up Plates, Gives Back on Thanksgiving
Jelly Roll pulled double duty on Thanksgiving, giving back at two different locations in his hometown of Nashville. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Farmers urged to start 2026 weed control planning, Valent USA expert says
A crop inputs supplier says it isn’t too early for farmers to start thinking about weed control for 2026. Will Griffin, row crop segment manager with Valent USA, says producers should include a spring application in their management program. “Using a pre plant and pre-emerge herbicide helps keep that pressure down. That helps keep…… Continue Reading
How to Take the Perfect Holiday Photos on Your iPhone
These simple tips and tricks will take your holiday photo taking to the next level. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Blake Shelton Has Kissed a Lot of His Country Star Buddies
Dan + Shay revealed that Blake Shelton greets them by giving them a big kiss — and they’re not the only stars Shelton has been caught smooching. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
2025 Season Highlights Importance of Timing and Prevention in Weed Control
Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Ron Geis, says the 2025 growing season reinforced two key principles for effective weed control: timing is everything and prevention is often less expensive than a cure. He tells Brownfield early season rain kept many farmers out of the field, setting the stage for heavy weed pressure. Learn more about…… Continue Reading
Strong global demand pushes U.S. corn inspections far above year-ago levels
U.S. corn export inspections continue to move out at a solid pace. The USDA says corn inspections during the week ending November 27th topped a year ago by a substantial margin, reflecting the strong global demand for U.S. corn as the pace is nearly double this time last year. Wheat inspections were up on the…… Continue Reading
