An economist says the One Big Beautiful Bill Act has something many dairy farmers have been pushing for. Danny Munch with American Farm Bureau Federation tells Brownfield the new law calls for mandatory cost of production surveys on dairy processors to justify the nearly dollar-a-hundredweight make allowance deductions from farmers’ milk checks. “It’s supposed to…… Continue Reading
Kansas City Fed economist: land values keep ag finances stable
An economist with the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City says financial conditions in the ag sector are holding steady. Nathan Kauffman, senior vice president and Omaha Branch executive, says there’s plenty of uncertainty heading into 2026, but, “Most producers are still able to service the debt they have on their loans. The fact that…… Continue Reading
Gratiot County sugarbeet growers help revive one of Michigan’s oldest agriscience programs
Sugarbeet growers in Michigan are helping to upgrade one of the largest and oldest agriscience land labs in the state. Ithaca agriscience teacher and FFA advisor Leslie Siefka tells Brownfield her program has included managing a 48-acre plot as part of its instruction since 1965. “We are in desperate need of new field tile,” she…… Continue Reading
Craig: USDA layoffs, vet shortages leave U.S. vulnerable to foreign animal diseases
The Ranking Member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee is concerned layoffs at USDA make the U.S. more susceptible to foreign animal disease outbreaks. Angie Craig tells Brownfield New World Screwworm continues to move closer to the Texas border. “I’m concerned that with the buyouts and the retirements and sort of the threats now in…… Continue Reading
Kenny Chesney Once Played a Show in Peyton Manning’s Apt. (Pics)
Picture this: a college apartment in ’98, country music dreams in the air. Kenny Chesney and Peyton Manning’s friendship started in such a special way. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Turn Harvest Into a Weed Management Opportunity
Harvest is in full swing, and Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist, Jason Gibson, says the combine cab gives farmers one last chance to evaluate the success of their herbicide program and check fields for weeds that may need early control next season. He tells Brownfield there are several steps growers can take if they discover…… Continue Reading
Nestlé Plans To Lay Off 16,000 Employees Amid Restructuring
Nestlé is planning major changes under new CEO Philipp Navratil, including 16,000 job cuts over the next two years as part of a massive cost-saving plan. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
NFU says Argentina bailout sends mixed signals to farmers
The president of the National Farmers Union says the Trump administration’s recent taxpayer-funded bailout of Argentina is sending mixed signals to farmers and ranchers. Rob Larew tells Brownfield, “The fact that during a government shutdown we can give $20 billion to Argentina, and we just learned that they have now doubled that, but that farm…… Continue Reading
Industry leaders say beef imports from Argentina could pressure U.S. cattle markets
The Trump administration says it is considering purchasing beef from Argentina to help lower retail prices in the U.S. The President made his comments aboard Air Force One on Sunday. Ethan Lane, senior vice president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says there are ongoing concerns about beef coming in from South American countries. “They have not…… Continue Reading
Nearly 20,000 commercial egg layers impacted by HPAI in northern Indiana
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been detected in a commercial egg layer facility in LaGrange County, Indiana. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says 19,570 birds will be depopulated and an approximately 6.2-mile control area with a more than 12-mile surveillance zone in portions of LaGrange, Elkhart, and Noble counties has been established. Indiana is a leading producer…… Continue Reading
