The COO of Western Smokehouse Partners says the world’s largest producer of better-for-you meat sticks is expanding. Doug Hankes says the company has invested $72 million in two facilities in Galesburg, Illinois, to help meet growing demand for a healthier protein option. “Better for you is a clean label, good sources of protein, zero sugar or…… Continue Reading
Future ag leaders grow through Michigan Ag C.O.R.E. Program
A leadership program for Michigan farmers and agricultural professionals is approaching its fifth year. Megan VandeGiessen tells Brownfield the MI AG C.O.R.E program is helpful for building confidence early in a career. “Getting to meet and talk with other farmers in the area definitely provides exposure to diverse perspectives,” she shares. “We’re able to work…… Continue Reading
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: November 6, 2025
Dec. corn $4.28 and 3/4, down 6 and 1/2 centsJan. soybeans $11.07 and 1/2, down 26 and 3/4 centsDec. soybean meal $312.70, down $12.10Dec. soybean oil 49.35, down 34 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $5.34 and 1/2, down 19 and 1/4 centsDec. live cattle $218.77, down $1.75Jan. feeder cattle $315.60, down $4.37Dec. lean hogs $78.97, down $1.62Dec.…… Continue Reading
Brad Paisley: Kimberly + Diane Keaton Had an ‘Iconic’ Bond
The singer says his wife Kimberly Williams-Paisley felt almost like she’d lost a family member when her co-star and mentor Diane Keaton died. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Revised Wisconsin animal fee plan leaves big funding gap
Wisconsin’s administration backed away from large fee increases for animal health programs and services, but that means something else must be done to fund them. It’s been eighteen years since the fees were adjusted in June of 2007. The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection says increasing fees to the rate of inflation over…… Continue Reading
Pillen urges less reliance on China, more focus on domestic demand
Nebraska’s governor says the ag industry needs to continue to expand markets for its products. Jim Pillen says the U.S. should be less reliant on China. “My view of the world is that we don’t make money exporting beans to China.” He says the U.S. needs to increase domestic demand. He says more crushing…… Continue Reading
WATCH: Colt Ford Crashed Our Jake Owen Interview, Things Got Wild
As soon as they got in the room together, Ford and Owen started joking about golf, sharing hot takes about bro country and more. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
First U.S. sorghum shipment to China highlights export opportunity for large crop
A western Kansas farmer says 2025 could be a record year for the sorghum industry. Amy France, chairwoman with the National Sorghum Producers, tells Brownfield, “We’re anticipating a 23 percent increase in sorghum yields throughout the sorghum belt.” France says timely rains across parts of the Central Plains helped the crop, including hers. “We had…… Continue Reading
Ag economist says traditional farm bill may be a thing of the past
An ag economist says the days of a traditional farm bill could be numbered. Will Snell with the University of Kentucky tells Brownfield it won’t be like what agriculture has seen in the past. “I think we’re going to probably have more individual components instead of a comprehensive bill because of the challenges of getting…… Continue Reading
Indiana ag industry calling for long-term demand solutions to help support struggling ag economy
Some members of the Indiana ag industry want demand certainty to help provide long-term support for the ag economy. Decatur County farmer Andrew Stewart says developing new trade relationships could help boost demand. “Opening the lines of communication and trying to get products they produce, they will in turn buy products that we produce,” he…… Continue Reading
