March 25, 2025

Jamison Cruce with USA Rice says USDA’s new Economic Commodity Assistance Program will help rice farmers dealing with high input costs and declining prices. “Rice was a commodity that didn’t experience a run-up in prices back in the early 2020s.” Rice farmers are eligible for a $76.94 per acre payment through ECAP. Cruce says farmers are […] The post USA Rice: ad-hoc economic relief appreciated appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Each year, the Missouri Beef Industry Council sets aside funding to support Beef Promotion Grants that are made available to local organizations. In this episode, grant recipient Tracy Crumbaugh, the Business Education Instructor at the Saline County Career Center, shares how the funds impact her students and local community. The post Investing in Communities and Making a Difference appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

It’s often said that the planting pass is the most critical trip farmers will make through their fields, and paying attention to details can help put the most yield in the bin.  Beck’s agronomist Joey Heneghan shares some planter research focusing on closing wheels and seed depth. The post Proper planter setup can put more profit in your pocket appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story