An ag economist says several factors are impacting farmer profitability. Creighton University’s Ernie Goss tells Brownfield, “It’s primarily about (low) ag prices. Wheat, soybeans, and corn here in this part of the country.” He says ag exports are another concern. “Exports this year thus far compared to 2024 during the same period of time are…… Continue Reading
Deer hunts in season hope to mitigate damage
Some Michigan farmers are experiencing significant crop damage from deer as crops continue to develop. Michigan Soybean Committee Research Director Mark Seamon tells Brownfield feeding is especially persistent on soybeans in the early growth stages. “It takes a lot of soybean plants to fill up a deer, so we have a lot of feeding now,”…… Continue Reading
South Dakota farmer stays optimistic as trade timeline adjusts
Paul Casper, a farmer in eastern South Dakota, says he’s trying to stay optimistic as the Trump administration extends its timeline to work through new trade deals. “I hope Trump comes through with something on the ag sector side. He says he will and we’ll see what happens.” Ahead of Wednesday’s tariff deadline, President Trump…… Continue Reading
Concerns about the future of trade
A west central Indiana farmer says he’s concerned about the future of U.S. trade. Kevin Cox says certainty is needed. “I need the best crop that I’ve ever grown, and I needed the highest price I’ve ever had, and that’s not the case,” he says. “The industry in itself is just kind of in a flux right now…… Continue Reading
Supreme Court denies Iowa Pork Prop 12 petition
The Supreme Court recently denied a petition filed by the Iowa Pork Producers Association challenging Proposition 12. IPPA attorney Eldon McAfee says the challenge to California’s livestock confinement law was based on constitutional issues. “Some of which were addressed by the dissent mainly in the NPPC case, where the Supreme Court found that it was…… Continue Reading
Sam Hunt + Wife Hannah Lee Welcome Baby Boy
The Hunt family is officially a party of five! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Trump rallies for farmworker exemption
President Trump again pledged to work with farmers and protect undocumented farmworkers during a recent rally in Iowa. “We’re going to do something that we’re going to sort of put the farmers in charge,” he said. Trump said legislation is being crafted with farmers and the hospitality industry to create some type of immigration exemption.…… Continue Reading
Compeer’s Economic Minute – Steady Planting, Market Impacts & Interest Rate Outlook
In this episode, Compeer Agricultural Economist Dr. Megan Roberts discusses the USDA’s Planting Acreage Report and the Grain Stocks Update. She said this report was fairly quiet with no real surprises. Learn more about the 2025 planting season, market prices, and how it will impact farmers moving forward. Listen to Compeer’s Economic Minute for clear,…… Continue Reading
Megan Moroney’s Toby Keith Cover Is Surprising and Fun
Moroney is one of the artists contributing to a new Toby Keith tribute covers project on Apple Music, which celebrates what would’ve been Keith’s 64th birthday. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Miranda Lambert + Chris Stapleton Tease New Collab
The two stars’ new duet will also be a single at country radio. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
