September 22, 2025

Brownfield’s Nicole Heslip attends the Selection of 2025 Official White House Christmas Tree The post Selection of 2025 Official White House Christmas Tree appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The U.S. egg supply continues to be tight. The USDA says 8.89 billion eggs were produced in August 2025, down 2% from August 2024 because of lower average productivity and a smaller number of laying hens. Signs of a rebound after widespread Highly Pathogenic avian influenza infections continue to be mixed. The number of egg-type […] The post Fewer layers, lower output: August egg production falls below 2024 levels appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The director of public policy for Ohio Corn and Wheat says more investments in mycotoxin research are needed. Luke Crumley says the U.S. House Appropriations Bill includes funds designated for vomitoxin research. “Those funds flow to researchers like the folks at Ohio State University who are going to really put them to the best use possible […] The post Ohio Corn and Wheat pushing for more mycotoxin research appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An eastern-Ohio based agronomist says some farmers could see a rise in disease pressure this fall. Brad Miller with Dekalb ASGROW says later planted corn is more susceptible. “We all expected with the wet weather and warm temperatures that we’d see an outbreak of disease pretty early,” he says. “Actually, a lot of the gray […] The post Disease pressure rises as harvest approaches in Ohio appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The executive director of the Illinois Pork Producers Association says a new livestock apprenticeship program is aimed at strengthening the industry’s workforce. Jennifer Tirey says five of the state’s community colleges are now offering certificates in the role of Swine Animal Care Technician. “Essentially, you’re helping these individuals make the choice to work on a […] The post Illinois Pork Producers tackle labor shortage with Swine Technician apprenticeships appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza for the first time in Allegan County. The state says the backyard flock is the first detection of the virus in the county since the outbreak began in the state in 2022 and the tenth case reported since the beginning of […] The post HPAI in Allegan County backyard poultry appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director says the state’s House-passed budget would significantly limit disease mitigation and food safety efforts. Tim Boring tells Brownfield eliminating more than a third of the department’s funding puts essential functions at risk, including the state’s Bovine Tuberculosis mitigation efforts. “It’s really critical to maintain that split […] The post Michigan ag director warns state budget cuts threaten disease control, food safety appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A group of corn and soybean buyers from Taiwan recently signed a memorandum of understanding to purchase more than one billion dollars worth of Ohio-grown agricultural products by 2029. Brian Baldridge, director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture, says the agreement could help boost U.S. ag exports for the state’s farmers. “Taiwan needs our products […] The post Taiwan signs agreement to purchase Ohio-grown ag products appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story