Sharing the message of agriculture remains important

A food and agriculture researcher says it’s important for farmers to keep sharing their story with consumers.  Charlie Arnot with the Center for Food Integrity tells Brownfield telling people about agriculture and what’s happening on the farm can mean communicating with different groups in different ways. “What’s really important in today’s environment is to understand…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

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