The pork industry is investing in H5N1 research despite nominal cases in pigs. Dr. Lisa Becton with the Swine Health Information Center says SHIC is collaborating with the National Pork Board and Foundation for Food and Agriculture. “It’s a $4 million effort really addressing ten different priorities that encompass things like transmission, looking at vaccine…… Continue Reading
Transition planning in starts with understanding your operation’s finances
A mediation expert says understanding the financial health of an ag operation is a critical first step in transition planning. Kay Prather, program coordinator with Kansas Agriculture Mediation Services says there are several questions to consider that help families get started. “Can they afford to bring someone back to the farm? Have they already brought…… Continue Reading
Weather extremes expose nitrogen loss challenge across Corn Belt
An agronomist suggests the 2025 growing season offered opportunities to learn how to improve nutrient management. Cody Hornaday with Koch Agronomic Services says there were weather extremes across the Corn Belt. “This season threw the weather at us to produce all three different forms of loss, whether that’s volatilization, leaching, or denitrification. So moving forward,…… Continue Reading
Jason Aldean’s Family Grows With Puppy, Mini Pig This Holiday
A holiday surprise that’s cuter than any present under the tree—Jason and Brittany Aldean are adding to their family in a big way. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cattle producers urged to understand working capital position
A financial officer for Farm Credit Services of America says cattle producers need to know what their working capital is. On this episode of Managing for Profit, Cody Griffin suggests working with a lender to help formulate a balance sheet. The post Cattle producers urged to understand working capital position appeared first on Brownfield Ag…… Continue Reading
Lainey Wilson’s Wedding: Big Budget + Bigger Guest List
Lainey Wilson’s wedding is shaping up to be huge — with a packed guest list and reports of a no-expenses-spared celebration. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Parker McCollum and Wife Hallie Expecting Baby No. 2: PHOTO
The “Burn It Down” singer shared the best kind of Christmas surprise — he and wife Hallie are expecting another baby boy next summer. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Volatility expected to remain a factor in 2026 commodity markets
A market analyst says he expects on-going price volatility to continue in 2026. Jim McCormick with AgMarket-dot-net says weather could play a large role. “Not just for beans, but for all commodities. We are well stocked in the world assuming the weather cooperates. Argentina weather looks good. Brazil weather looks good.” He tells Brownfield…… Continue Reading
Finding joy in tough times
Farm Family Coach Elaine Froese says celebrating small wins, sharing tough moments and practicing gratitude are good practices for any farm business. Hear more in the latest Managing for Profit. The post Finding joy in tough times appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Wisconsin’s trade with China down in 2025
Wisconsin’s Ag Secretary says 2025 was another good year for the state’s foreign trade, including trade with China, although sales were down. Randy Romanski says China is a top three market for Wisconsin. “It has been for a while, and we have a lot of products that China wants or needs, and that gets back…… Continue Reading
