A western Nebraska woman has been charged with fraudulently purchasing more than $1 million worth of cattle from a local sale barn. According to court documents, Amanda Gentry allegedly bought 453 head of cattle from the Ogallala Livestock Market on October 16 under a false name. The cattle, worth about $1.24 million, were then delivered… ... Continue Reading

Farmers who use cover crops typically seek multiple benefits. Maria Tancredi, Minnesota soil health specialist with the Conservation Technology Information Center, says many growers are looking to hold soil in place. “We know how much soil erosion can lead us to losing very productive good top soils and all of those nutrients that are stored… ... Continue Reading

The U.S. ethanol industry is celebrating some milestones in 2025. Renewable Fuels Association president Geoff Cooper says a record amount of ethanol has been produced this year. “It has been quite a year for the ethanol industry, and I think I’d start by saying just what a great year it’s been in terms of market… ... Continue Reading

The pork industry is investing in H5N1 research despite nominal cases in pigs. Dr. Lisa Becton with the Swine Health Information Center says SHIC is collaborating with the National Pork Board and Foundation for Food and Agriculture. “It’s a $4 million effort really addressing ten different priorities that encompass things like transmission, looking at vaccine… ... Continue Reading

It’s a quiet start for direct cash cattle business.  For the week, Live deals in the South were marked at mostly $229, $2 higher than the prior week’s weighted averages.  Dressed business in the North was at mostly $356, $1 lower than the prior week’s weighted average basis in Nebraska. In Kansas last week, steers […]

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A mediation expert says understanding the financial health of an ag operation is a critical first step in transition planning. Kay Prather, program coordinator with Kansas Agriculture Mediation Services says there are several questions to consider that help families get started. “Can they afford to bring someone back to the farm? Have they already brought… ... Continue Reading

An agronomist suggests the 2025 growing season offered opportunities to learn how to improve nutrient management. Cody Hornaday with Koch Agronomic Services says there were weather extremes across the Corn Belt. “This season threw the weather at us to produce all three different forms of loss, whether that’s volatilization, leaching, or denitrification. So moving forward,… ... Continue Reading

A financial officer for Farm Credit Services of America says cattle producers need to know what their working capital is. On this episode of Managing for Profit, Cody Griffin suggests working with a lender to help formulate a balance sheet.

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A market analyst says he expects on-going price volatility to continue in 2026.   Jim McCormick with AgMarket-dot-net says weather could play a large role. “Not just for beans, but for all commodities. We are well stocked in the world assuming the weather cooperates. Argentina weather looks good. Brazil weather looks good.” He tells Brownfield… ... Continue Reading

Farm Family Coach Elaine Froese says celebrating small wins, sharing tough moments and practicing gratitude are good practices for any farm business. Hear more in the latest Managing for Profit. The post Finding joy in tough times appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.      ... Continue Reading