The CEO of the U.S. Soybean Export Council says expanding market access remains a top priority for soybean farmers heading into the new marketing year. Jim Sutter says China’s retaliatory tariffs have put the U.S. at a competitive disadvantage. “The number one focus is making sure that we get the opportunity to be on a…… Continue Reading
U.S. ethanol stocks tightest since early January
U.S. ethanol stocks fell to a more than seven-month low last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration the domestic ethanol supply of 22.549 million barrels was down 139,000 on the week and 1.023 million on the year, implying solid demand late in the summer driving season. That’s the smallest U.S. ethanol inventory since the week…… Continue Reading
Asian Longhorned Tick threat continues
Indiana’s state veterinarian says the Asian Longhorned Tick remains a concern for livestock producers this fall. Kyle Shipman says female ticks reproduce quickly and can cause adverse health effects in cattle. “Theileriosis is the tick-borne intracellular protozoan that impacts the red and white blood cells of cattle,” he says. “It’s estimated that this impacts the…… Continue Reading
2025 Field and Stream Festival Canceled Without Explanation
Unfortunately, year No. 1 was also canceled. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
CME cash dairy prices mostly lower
Cash dairy prices were mostly lower Wednesday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange and brought in a spree of purchases. Dry whey down $0.02 at $0.55. Four sales were made from $0.55 to $0.56. Blocks down $0.05 at $1.76. Three sales were made from $1.76 to $1.78. Barrels down $0.0150 at $1.7850. Butter down $0.1350 at…… Continue Reading
Randy Travis’ Doctors Wanted to ‘Pull the Plug’ After Stroke
Randy Travis’ health issues after his 2013 were so severe, even his doctors didn’t believe he could recover. But the singer’s wife never gave up hope. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
FBi Buildings Focuses on Customer Connection at Farm Show
While there may not be brand-new product innovations this year, FBi Buildings is bringing something equally valuable to the farm show floor: connection. Blair Neihouser, Vice President of Sales for FBi Buildings, told Brownfield Ag News that the company’s presence at the show is all about building relationships and making visitors feel welcomed and valued.…… Continue Reading
Worries over disease pressure and impact on yield potential continue
Some farmers at this year’s Nebraska State Fair say ongoing disease pressure could have an unexpected impact on yields. Michael Bergen of Henderson says his corn crop had strong potential most of the summer. “It seems like it is going backwards and giving up a few bushels here at the end.” He tells Brownfield a series…… Continue Reading
25 Toby Keith Songs That Show Why He’s a Hall of Famer
Toby Keith’s icon status is assured with these 20 songs and more. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Cash rents coming down, returns on owned land higher
A farm management specialist with the University of Illinois says most farm managers expect cash rents to decline in 2026. Gary Schnitkey says depressed commodity prices continue to weigh on land values and cash rents. “We’re seeing slight declines in farmland prices from the beginning of the year, and that’s somewhere in the 2 to…… Continue Reading
