Slightly wetter and colder conditions during February could impact Michigan’s winter wheat crop. Sanilac County farmer Scott Wilson tells Brownfield he’s concerned about standing water in some fields. “There’s a possibility, I guess, that the wheat acres may be decreased if this water lays on the wheat too long,” he says. The USDA’s March crop…… Continue Reading
Broiler hatchery numbers continue year-over-year rise
U.S. broiler hatchery numbers had another round of year-to-year gains last week. The USDA says 251.452 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubation, a rise of 992,000 on the week and 3% on the year, with the average hatchability at 78.7%. That continues to imply increased production in 2025. 190.641 million broiler-type chicks were placed…… Continue Reading
Modest changes for combined U.S./Canada livestock numbers
The combined U.S. and Canadian livestock numbers are mixed. A joint report from the USDA and Statistics Canada shows a slight year-to-year increase in the combined hog herd at 89.7 million head from the end of December 2023 to the end of December 2024, with a 1% rise in the U.S. canceling out a 1%…… Continue Reading
House members hear about Endangered Species Act burdens
Farmers and ranchers let a U.S. House committee know how devastating wolves have been since being reintroduced by the Fish and Wildlife Service and protected by the Endangered Species Act. Public Lands Council (PLC) Secretary and Colorado producer Robbie LeValley testified before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee Tuesday about the burdens borne by livestock producers…… Continue Reading
Containerized freight challenges continue
Containerized freight challenges continue to plague the movement of some agricultural products. Randy Duckworth with the Specialty Soya and Grains Alliance says there’s a shortage of containers. “We want to make sure that we have containers ready to ship products when our customers want it, and that’s not always possible here in the Midwest. For…… Continue Reading
Ethanol production improves, stocks tighten
U.S. ethanol production bounced back last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.093 million barrels per day, an increase of 12,000 on the week and 36,000 on the year. That week-to-week rise in production can be tied to significantly better weather easing movement issues and an improvement in margins. Iowa State University’s…… Continue Reading
Soybean grower eyes efficiency, cost-cutting in 2025
Pictured: Iowa farmer Jeff Jorgenson (left) with Brownfield’s Brent Barnett at the 2025 Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) A southwest Iowa farmer says he expects some cost-cutting for the 2025 growing season. Jeff Jorgenson says he’s focusing on efficiency this year. “Specifically, fertility efficiency,” he said, “to not be doing anything…… Continue Reading
Soybean seed quality concerns in 2025
A soybean researcher at Ohio State University says farmers should be aware of potential seed quality issues this spring. Dr. Alex Lindsey, associate professor of crop ecophysiology, says areas that saw prolonged drought followed by heavy fall rains are most at risk. “We may be looking at worse issues associated with germination and vigor of…… Continue Reading
See Rory Feek’s Poignant Tribute to Joey, 9 Years After Her Death
Joey Feek died of cancer at just 40 years old, nine years ago. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Unlock superior crop performance with AcreEdge
The AcreEdge® Performance Portfolio from Landus, a specially crafted selection of value-added agronomy products designed to maximize crop yields from seeding to harvest. Learn more in this interview report from the 2025 Commodity Classic with Wade Kent from Conduit. The post Unlock superior crop performance with AcreEdge appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
