Brazil’s equivalent of the USDA trimmed its combined grain and oilseed production estimates. CONAB has combined crop production at 322.425 million tons, slightly less than the November guess following minor adjustments to planted area and yield projections, but still up 8.2% on the year and record large. That includes 166.211 million tons of soybeans, a…… Continue Reading

A member of the board of directors for the American Soybean Association (ASA) says the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s proposed listing of monarch butterflies under the Endangered Species Act is an opportunity for agriculture. Brandon Wipf, a South Dakota farmer, tells Brownfield, “They did go with a threatened and not a fully endangered decision.” …… Continue Reading

The CEO of the US Meat Export Federation says the outlook for beef is strong heading into 2025. Dan Halstrom tells Brownfield beef exports are ending 2024 on a high note. “We’re going to be very close to last year’s volume, but we’re going to be up about 5% in value, which would be our…… Continue Reading

A farm family from southwest Minnesota is the recipient of the state’s first Leopold Conservation Award. Dawn and Grant Breitkreutz own and operate Stoney Creek Farm near Redwood Falls.  Dawn tells Brownfield they are honored to be recognized for their efforts. “It means the world, to be honest. We don’t do this for recognition or…… Continue Reading