August 11, 2025

An ag real estate specialist suggests stability in the farmland market could be shaken by several factors.  Diane Zelhart with Compeer Financial tells Brownfield values have been stable in 2025 despite low commodity prices and high interest rates. “I think right now land values are positioned to strike at any time, but things are relatively […] The post Farmland market stable but “jolts” are possible appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Heavy weekend rain forced Wisconsin State Fair officials to shut down early. Rainfall exceeded ten inches in several areas of southeastern Wisconsin Saturday, causing flooding in the greater Milwaukee area including State Fair Park, making it challenging for people and animals. Fair officials closed the fair early Saturday and decided not to reopen for the […] The post Wisconsin State Fair ends early appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Researchers are studying several cover crop varieties and how farmers are using them. Dan Marzu with the University of Wisconsin Extension tells Brownfield the study is in collaboration with the Michael Fields Institute, The Nature Conservancy, and the USDA Dairy Forage Research Center. “We send out an extensive survey to these participating farmers. They fill […] The post Cover crop research project continues in Wisconsin appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Some farmers preparing for the 2025 harvest say they’re seeing prices rise at the parts counter. “We were able to get what we needed, and haven’t had to wait on too much, but prices on them are still increasing, for sure.” Marty Marr, who farms in central Illinois, says it’s important to have his equipment […] The post Sticker shock at the parts counter appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Some lawmakers say they’re cautiously optimistic that a scaled-back version of a farm bill could still move forward this year. Speaking to reporters in Nebraska Saturday, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins said there are some priorities left unfinished. “My commitment and speaking on behalf of our administration, while we got a lot of priorities of the […] The post Lawmakers express urgency to pass skinny farm bill this year appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The USDA is expected to make a major announcement related to New World Screwworm.  During a visit to the Iowa State Fair Saturday, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins said the agency continues to take steps to keep NWS out of the U.S. “This coming Friday I will be back in Texas to make another, probably the […] The post Rollins hints at major New World Screwworm announcement appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says more will be known about the size of the U.S. corn crop this week. “There’s an old saying that big crops get bigger and I think we’re looking at a pretty sizeable crop here.” But Ben Brown says there have been some corn pollination issues reported […] The post Ag economist: U.S. corn crop still likely big appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Six 4-H members were named champions during this year’s Indiana State Fair Supreme Drive. The winners include: Supreme Champion Gilt: Colt McComb, Noble CountySupreme Champion Ewe: Jacob Thompson, Boone CountySupreme Champion Percentage Doe: Ethan Dowell, Benton CountySupreme Champion Full Blood Doe: Tegan Walker, Clinton CountySupreme Champion Dairy Heifer: Breanne Freeman, St. Joseph CountySupreme Champion Dairy […] The post Indiana 4-H members awarded 2025 Supreme Drive Champions appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story