USDA says November dairy products production was mostly below the October totals, but higher than year-ago levels. Total cheese output was 1.22 billion pounds, 5.9% above 2024 but 3.4% below October. Italian cheeses totaled 526 million pounds and American style cheeses totaled 474 million pounds. The top cheese producing states are Wisconsin with 294.7 million…… Continue Reading
Keith Urban + Nicole Kidman’s Divorce Has Been Finalized
The couple’s long romance is officially over. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Jelly Roll Will Be a Judge on the Netflix Reboot of ‘Star Search’
Jelly Roll will be at the judges table! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Real Farmers, Real Answers: Michigan Farm Bureau helps tackle tough consumer questions
Michigan Farm Bureau is working to strengthen farmer connections with consumers through the new Real Farmers, Real Answers effort. Promotion and Education Committee chair and Jackson County farmer Alysa Sanford tells Brownfield, “This is a great opportunity to not only reach out to consumers, but also train our county members to feel comfortable doing so…… Continue Reading
Nebraska corn farmer rethinks fungicide use after southern rust damage
A farmer in southeast Nebraska says 2025 delivered a costly lesson about disease management. Logan Bredemeier, who’s a young farmer, says he chose not to apply fungicide to reduce input costs, but southern rust pressure devastated some of his corn crop. “With the disaster we had not applying, I think it’s getting baked into a…… Continue Reading
Expanding E15 use pushes ethanol blend rate to record levels
The chief economist for the Renewable Fuels Association says the U.S. ethanol blend rate hit a record high during the fall. Scott Richman tells Brownfield ethanol accounted for more than 11% of the nation’s gasoline supply in October. “This was the first time the ethanol blend rate exceeded 11% on a monthly basis, which is…… Continue Reading
MSU research targets profitability and growth in controlled environment agriculture
Michigan State University researchers are developing more financial resources to help controlled environment growers succeed. Horticulture economics doctoral student Megan Burritt tells Brownfield, “Everybody is considering, as you’re trying to grow your agricultural commodity entity, should I buy a new tractor or should I invest in a new greenhouse?” “All of those things are really…… Continue Reading
Macon Trooper hurt in fatality accident
A 28-year-old Missouri State Highway Patrolman from Macon was seriously injured in a two-vehicle fatality accident on Monday. The accident happened in Sullivan County at 7:20 a.m., about 1½ miles […]… Continue Reading
Phosphate fertilizer prices expected to stay high in 2026 as China export limits persist
The vice president of fertilizer with Stone X Group says the price of phosphate fertilizer isn’t likely to fall much in 2026. Josh Linville says China’s restriction of phosphate exports continues to hurt global supplies. “They didn’t export from January until May of 2025.” He says, “This year they’re talking about not exporting until August,…… Continue Reading
Benavidez named USDA Chief Economist
The USDA has a new chief economist. Dr. Justin Benavidez has been selected to replace the retiring Dr. Seth Meyer. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says Benavidez brings strong policy experience, deep roots in production agriculture, and a clear understanding of the economic realities facing farmers and ranchers. Ethan Lane with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association…… Continue Reading
