The president of the Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association is celebrating several successes as 2025 ends. Jake Thompson of Barnesville says the state increased the elk and wolf depredation funds. “That was really really huge because we’d actually already run out, so there was a backlog. And they were able to address some of that, and…… Continue Reading
Economist says there could be some signs of herd expansion starting to emerge
A livestock economist says he’s seeing some data that suggests at least some herd expansion could be underway. Kenny Burdine is with the University of Kentucky. “Cow slaughter is still running about 18 percent below year-ago levels,” he says. “That hasn’t changed much. And I still maintain that’s going to be our inventory driver going…… Continue Reading
Trade tensions explain China’s lack of U.S. soybean imports
The co-founder of AgMarket.Net says China’s lack of U.S. soybean imports isn’t overly surprising due to the recent trade dispute. Jim McCormick says they usually buy lots of grain during the fall, but “What you’re seeing in this release of import trade data from China, you’re showing how well they chose to essentially ignore the…… Continue Reading
Hard water, weak results: why herbicide mixing matters
Many challenges can emerge when farmers spray herbicides to control weeds. Drew Butler, adjuvant portfolio manager for Loveland Products, says one issue that often arises involves the water used for mixing. “Anytime you’re using a herbicide, you have the chance of losing efficacy with your water quality. So if you have hard water, which is…… Continue Reading
Taking Care of Others Beyond the Holidays
Missouri Soybean Association President Renee Fordyce says agriculture is hurting right now and it’s important to take care of others, not just in the holiday season. Listen to learn more now! The post Taking Care of Others Beyond the Holidays appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
A wide-range of temps across the Heartland; unseasonably mild for some on the Plains
Across the Corn Belt, wintry precipitation—snow, sleet, and freezing drizzle—is causing some travel disruptions in the Great Lakes region. Elsewhere in the Midwest, mild, mostly cloudy weather prevails. Monday’s maximum temperatures should reach 60°F or higher in much of Nebraska and parts of Missouri. On the Plains, bitterly cold air is lurking along and near…… Continue Reading
Unseasonably mild to warm pattern ahead for much of Heartland; active for much of the Nation
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of warmer-than-normal weather nationwide, except for near- or below-normal temperatures in parts of northern and central California and the Northeast. Meanwhile, wetter-than-normal conditions from the Pacific Coast to the central and southern Plains should contrast with near- or below-normal precipitation across the remainder of…… Continue Reading
Tight margins could push more acres to soybeans in 2026
A market analyst says farmers could plant more soybeans in 2026 to help offset record input costs. Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners says margins have been extremely tight especially for corn. “I think we’re going to have some constraint on the amount of money some of farmers want to spend on corn especially last…… Continue Reading
Blake Shelton’s Stepsons Watch Him Perform at ‘The Road’ Finale
We spy two familiar faces during Blake Shelton’s ‘The Road’ finale performance: It’s Zuma and Apollo Rossdale! Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Ag lender encourages early communication as producers navigate financial pressures
An ag financing specialist says growers should stay in close contact with their lenders regardless of whether they qualify for the USDA’s Bridge Assistance Program. Ian McGonigal with GreenStone Farm Credit Services tells Brownfield, “At the earliest sign of any financial stress or challenge that you face contact your lender sooner rather than later.” “The…… Continue Reading
