August 22, 2025

A cow-calf producer from mid-Missouri says producers are exploring ways to add value to their cattle herd through genetics. Wayne Vanderwert raises Sim-Angus cattle in Howard County. He tells Brownfield Simmental cattle continue to have a strong reputation for being efficient at meat production. “Feedlots want that performance. They want those Sim cattle.” But Vanderwert […] The post Adding value to the Simmental cattle herd appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A research veterinarian says the emergency use of certain animal drugs to combat New World Screwworm will require good recordkeeping and communication with the herd veterinarian. Dr. Keith Poulsen with the Wisconsins Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory says the agency came out with extra label use for several different drugs, mostly in the Ivermectin class. “A veterinarian […] The post FDA’s emergency drug use for NWS needs prescriptions, record-keeping appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans were mixed, mostly firm, ending the week in positive territory. Some forecasts for parts of the region look dry into early September, which could limit production potential. While a major crop tour did show very good yield and pod count numbers, their production and yield estimates were lower than the USDA’s most recent projection. […] The post Mixed end to the week for soybeans, corn, wheat appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A forage and cover crops specialist says potassium is essential for alfalfa longevity and reducing crop stress. Michigan State University Extension’s Kim Cassida says alfalfa is one of the heaviest users of potassium among all forages. “I’ve had many, many people contact me about declining alfalfa stands, I don’t know if I have ever seen […] The post Potassium keeps alfalfa fields thriving appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A pair of agronomists with Beck’s Hybrids say the jury is still out on the new “Green Lightning” technology. Chad Kalaher, who covers northeastern Illinois, says all the company’s Practical Farm Research sites are testing the system for the first time in 2025. “It takes water that the farmer supplies, puts it through an aggressive […] The post Jury still out on “Green Lightning” appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A Wisconsin group that helps migrant workers and American farmers will show the public what it’s like working far from your home and family. Puentes-Bridges President Mercedes Falk tells Brownfield their organization is planning for an October event at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire’s Mcintyre Library to tell the stories of women back in Mexico […] The post Program to highlight lives of migrant workers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Sep. corn closed at $3.88 and 1/4, up 1 centSep. soybeans closed at $10.36 and 1/2, up 2 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $296.70, down 10 centsSep. soybean oil closed at 54.84, up 120 pointsSep. wheat closed at $5.04 and 3/4, down 2 and 1/4 centsOct. live cattle closed at $237.87, up $3.15Sep. feeder cattle […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 22, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

There are mixed reviews from ethanol groups over EPA’s decision to grant small refinery exemptions. Renewable Fuels Association President and CEO Geoff Cooper says the agency’s action is mostly good news for the ag industry since many petitions were before 2023. “We don’t really expect these exemptions that EPA is granting retroactively will have any […] The post Ethanol groups react to EPA SRE decision appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Egg production numbers declined again in July, but there are signs of a bounce back. The USDA says 8.791 billion eggs were produced in July 2025, 3% less than July 2024, with the number of laying hens 3% smaller at 358.543 million head, but the average production per 100 layers rising slightly to 2,452 eggs. […] The post Egg production down, but hatching numbers imply rise appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story