The executive director of the Modern Ag Alliance says the organization is focused on protecting farmer access to crop protection tools on a state by state basis in 2026. Elizabeth Burns-Thompson says North Dakota and Georgia became the first states to pass pesticide laws in 2025. “There was a disconnect in terms of how we…… Continue Reading
NASCAR’s Denny Hamlin’s Parents Suffer Devastating House Fire
Officials have said that one person died, and another is in critical condition, after a devastating house fire at the North Carolina home of Denny Hamlin’s parents. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices mostly unchanged Monday
Cash dairy prices were mostly unchanged on Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was unchanged at $0.73. No sales were recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0100 at $1.3450. Ten sales were recorded, ranging from $1.3325 to $1.3450. Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.40. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were unchanged at $1.4025. No sales were recorded. Nonfat dry milk was down $0.0100 to $1.17. No sales were…… Continue Reading
Corn, wheat export inspections hold faster than last year paces
Corn export inspections remain ahead of the last marketing year. The USDA says corn inspections held faster than last year’s pace during the week ending December 25th, even with somewhat slower movement due to Christmas, as sales from the earlier in the marketing year left port. Wheat inspections showed week-to-week and year-to-year declines but continued…… Continue Reading
Analyst: China dragging feet on large U.S. ag purchases
A market analyst says China is dragging their feet making large purchases of U.S. ag products. “I’m surprised, even with this soybean price outback we have, they did come in and do some buying, but they haven’t done any bigger buying yet.” Naomi Blohm with Total Farm Marketing says China has followed-through on up to…… Continue Reading
Greg Biffle’s Obituary Reveals Interests Beyond NASCAR, Racing
Obituaries for Greg Biffle and his family share new details about the NASCAR family killed in a plane crash. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Economist says ag trade deficit remains a concern in 2026 despite latest USDA report
An ag economist at Ohio State University says he’s concerned the record-high ag trade deficit could continue throughout 2026. Ian Sheldon tells Brownfield, “As long as American consumers want to buy fruits and vegetables all year round in grocery stores, I think it’s unlikely that we’re going to see the trade deficit come down in…… Continue Reading
Despite good hog prices, high construction costs are limiting new barn growth for pork producers
The executive director of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says 2025 was a good year for hog prices. Jennifer Tirey says that despite that, not much growth is expected in the industry in 2026. “Even though prices are doing well, if a farmer did want to consider building a new barn, it’s very costly right…… Continue Reading
2025 a mixed year for agriculture
A market analyst says 2025 included some wins and losses in agriculture. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says volatility in trade and the grain markets negatively impacted producers. He tells Brownfield that President Trump’s $12 billion in bridge payments will only be a short-term aid. “That doesn’t replace all the income lost,” he said. “In…… Continue Reading
After tough 2025, western Kentucky farmer prepares for New Year
A farmer from western Kentucky says he’s ready for the New Year after the challenging 2025 growing season. “This is the second worst crop I’ve ever had.” Brent Gatton raises corn and soybeans and tells Brownfield “The first worst crop was in 2012. This was not as similar as 2012, but far as yield production,…… Continue Reading
