August 5, 2025

Rising input costs are a concern for a farmer in southern Minnesota.  Ryan Mackenthun of Brownton says margins are top of mind for this year and beyond. “Costs, input costs, farming next year. I’m actually going through lining up my operating note for next year and going to the bank and bringing some numbers into […] The post Concerning margin outlook appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the reorganization of the USDA will help provide necessary resources for America’s farmers and ranchers. “This was always President Trump’s big vision of getting rid of the bureaucracy and working to put resources really where they are needed the most,” she says. “To the people that were serving where needed, […] The post Secretary Rollins on USDA’s reorganization plans appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A central Iowa farmer says he’s cautiously optimistic about his corn and soybean crops. Grant Kimberley says his crops currently look great, but he’s concerned about the wetter than normal conditions that have occurred this summer. “Typically, on years that we have above average rainfall it’s not usually our best yielding years, at least through […] The post Iowa farmer concerned about excessive moisture appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions on the northern High Plains and adjacent Rockies.  Meanwhile, near- or below-normal rainfall in the Northeast and much of the West should contrast with wetter-than-normal weather across the remainder of the country, including the […] The post Near-seasonal warmth, heat for many; rainfall adequate for most across the Heartland appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the lower Great Lakes region and the Northeast having the greatest likelihood of experiencing anomalously hot weather.  Meanwhile, near- or below-normal rainfall in most areas from the Pacific Coast to the High Plains should contrast with wetter-than-normal weather across eastern […] The post Seasonal warmth or heat for many; rainfall adequate for most across the Heartland appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, except for cooler-than-normal conditions on the northern High Plains and adjacent Rockies.  Meanwhile, near- or below-normal rainfall in the Northeast and much of the West should contrast with wetter-than-normal weather across the remainder of the country, including the […] The post Near-seasonal warmth, heat for many; rainfall adequate, too, for the Heartland appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Many show animals are found at the Wisconsin State Fair during its eleven-day run, and a team works to keep every show flowing smoothly. Aerica Bjurstrom is co-superintendent of the livestock shows at the coliseum.  She tells Brownfield there are many experienced people that help keep cattle, horses, pigs, and other animals moving in and […] The post State Fair livestock shows requires careful coordination appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Some farmers might consider putting solar or wind generation on their land  but making a deal with the utility or the contractor can become a bad decision if not done properly.  Jeff Risley with the new non-profit Renewable Energy Farmers of America has some advice and resources farmers can use on today’s Managing for Profit. The post A new non-profit can help farmers considering solar & wind generation appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story