A farmer from northeastern Kansas says soybeans were the bright spot from his 2025 growing season. Scott Gigstad tells Brownfield, “We just had some timely rains through the summer that really gave us a nice crop. We did pick up some moisture the first part of September which really helped some of the later maturing…… Continue Reading
Before You Start Christmas Cooking: Deadly Food Recall Issued
As holiday gatherings draw near, it’s time to check your pantry. Some popular dressings and sauces might be hiding a nasty surprise. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Weather can create challenges for cow & calf health
A research veterinarian says the winter weather that quickly moved into the upper Midwest makes it tough to raise calves. Dr. Kieth Poulsen tells Brownfield the very-low temperatures and the snow can bring some health challenges. “It’s a huge weather change in Wisconsin and the Midwest plus the snow. The adult cows do quite well…… Continue Reading
Ohio farmer reflects on 2025 crop year
A southwest Ohio farmer says he’s mostly satisfied with his results from the 2025 crop year. Eric Tipton says spring planting moved quickly. “We had a pretty easy planting season with pretty favorable weather to get the crops in,” he said. “Not a whole lot of challenges there.” He tells Brownfield some late-summer weather challenges…… Continue Reading
Analyst sees potential for higher corn and soybean prices in 2026
Despite on-going uncertainty in the ag industry, a market analyst says corn and soybean prices could move higher in 2026. Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners says there’s some optimism for soybeans. “If we can get that November 2026 futures up and over $11, that’s an area where we need to get some sales on.”…… Continue Reading
Farm Bureau still pushing for Whole Milk bill
American Farm Bureau Federation is hoping legislation expanding school milk offerings will get across the finish line soon. Executive Vice President Joby Young tells Brownfield the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids bill has overcome the obstacles in the U.S. Senate that had previously held up progress. “It’s super encouraging to see what happened in the…… Continue Reading
Soybeans excel in 2025, agronomist says
An agronomy expert says soybean yields were a pleasant surprise across parts of the Midwest this year. BASF technical services rep Mark Storr tells Brownfield, “That was a bit of a surprise because of all the rain we had. Beans generally don’t like wet feet and oftentimes we see in wet years where the yields…… Continue Reading
Cash dairy prices end week mixed
Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.7650. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.0050 at $1.35. Twenty-eight sales were recorded, ranging from $1.3450 to $1.3650. Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.4125. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were unchanged at $1.48. No sales were recorded. Nonfat dry milk was down $0.0050 at $1.16. One sale was recorded at that price. The post Cash dairy prices end week mixed appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
Miranda Lambert: How Blake Shelton’s Dad Inspired ‘Over You’
It’s one of the most impactful hits of her entire career. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Farm Bureau delegates say USDA services are essential
Delegates at the Wisconsin Farm Bureau’s Annual Meeting say it’s time the federal government considers food production as vital as the national defense. Clark Turner is a farmer and voting delegate, and he tells Brownfield federal appropriations bills for national security generally get approved quickly and with bipartisan support, where the farm bill and other…… Continue Reading
