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Iowa soybean leader says domestic demand key to improving farm income
An eastern Iowa farmer says profitability is his biggest concern heading into the 2026 growing season. On this episode of Managing for Profit, Robb Ewoldt – who’s also a farmer-leader with the United Soybean Board – says an increase in domestic demand for U.S. ag products should be a focus in the coming year. The…… Continue Reading
Secretary Rollins says USDA remains committed to supporting U.S. farmers and ranchers
The head of USDA says the Trump administration remains committed to supporting America’s farmers and ranchers. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says China’s first purchase of U.S. soybeans in the current marketing year is the first of many wins for America’s ag industry. “Just in this week alone, we’ve had deals with Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand,” she says.…… Continue Reading
Kenny Chesney Reveals Where He Truly Feels at Home
The country legend reveals where he feels most at peace — and it’s not the sunny spot you might expect. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Kentucky Woman Opens Package to Shocking Discovery
A Christian County woman was expecting medicine — but what she found instead left her in shock and triggered a 911 call. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cattle futures mixed, waiting on direct business
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were mixed, waiting for the rest of the week’s direct business to develop. December live cattle closed $.20 higher at $231.10 and February live cattle closed $.05 higher at $229.50. November feeder cattle closed $.25 lower at $341.82 and January feeder cattle closed $.20 higher at…… Continue Reading
Record corn yields reported in parts of Minnesota as harvest nears completion
An extension corn agronomist says it’s been a good harvest in Minnesota. Jeff Coulter with the University of Minnesota tells Brownfield the weather has been cooperative for farmers. “We haven’t had too many rainout days, so we’ve been able to be in the field for most of the fall. So things have progressed very nicely,…… Continue Reading
Latham’s full-circle moment: new Iowa FFA Foundation director reflects on lifelong ag and policy career
The new executive director of the Iowa FFA Foundation boasts a background in agribusiness and ag policy. Shannon Latham has served in a leadership role with north Iowa-based Latham High-Tech Seeds for over 20 years and currently represents the 55th District in the Iowa House. She tells Brownfield her FFA advisor accompanied her on a…… Continue Reading
U.S. cattle industry braces for impact as Mexican imports loom
The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says once the U.S. decides to resume live cattle imports from Mexico, the market will have a strong reaction. Jackie Moore operates Joplin Regional Stockyards in Missouri. “Probably the thought of it happening and when it happens, it’s probably going to break the…… Continue Reading
Milk futures and cash dairy mixed Thursday
On the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Thursday November Class III milk futures closed a penny lower at $17.83. December up 19 at $17.32. January futures 4 higher at $16.71. February through April contracts down 6 to up 1. Dry whey unchanged at $0.70 Blocks unchanged at $1.8250 Barrels unchanged at $1.82 Butter up $0.0175 at $1.5725…… Continue Reading
