October 10, 2025

On Friday, the American Farm Bureau Federation sent letters to Congress and President Trump saying long-term solutions are needed to ease the extreme economic pressures in farm country. That includes securing fair and enforceable trade agreements, passing biofuels policy, and enforcing laws and regulations that protect competition. Farm Bureau also said leaders should authorize robust […] The post AFBF: farmers need long-term solutions, not just short-term aid appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A central Wisconsin deer farm has a newly confirmed case of chronic wasting disease. The Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection does not name the farm, but says it is in Portage County where there are two licensed deer farms.  The positive test came from a three-year-old buck. DATCP officials say the premises is […] The post New chronic wasting disease case confirmed at Portage County deer farm appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An economist says the government shutdown impacts farmers in different ways.  Leonard Polzin with the University of Wisconsin tells Brownfield that as the shutdown continues, reports will not be coming out on time, affecting marketing and management decisions.  His other concern is when enrollment periods for USDA programs will open through NRCS and FSA. “Think […] The post Shutdown stalls USDA reports and farm program signups appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Several farmers say a one-time government bailout isn’t a long-term solution to the sluggish farm economy. Southeastern Illinois farmer Don Guinnip, who raises row crops and cattle in Clark County, says tight margins are on everyone’s mind. “I think the thing that weighs on every farmer in the Midwest is the price squeeze we’re in.”  […] The post Illinois farmers say bailout won’t fix long-term market and trade issues appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Two state 4-H leaders say National 4-H Week has been an opportunity to highlight how hands-on learning can help prepare students for their next steps.  Jeff McCutcheon, Ohio’s state 4-H director, says programming has expanded to include new leadership and career development activities for students of all ages. “4Hers learn by doing,” he says. “Our roots are in […] The post 4-H leaders highlight youth leadership and career development during National 4-H Week appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A renewable energy company says the expanded use of biodiesel and biomethane in the maritime industry could be a game changer for the ag industry. Ben Kruger, senior vice president with Roeslein Renewables says the market could grow to 25 million metric tons by 2030. “It’s possible it could create demand that is as much […] The post Maritime industry shift to biofuels could open $10 billion revenue door appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment and the Department of Agriculture has confirmed the state’s first occurrence of the Asian long longhorned tick. The agencies say it was found in a dog in Franklin County, south of Olathe and can pose a threat to the livestock industry. Animal Health Commissioner Justin Smith says the […] The post Asian long horned tick confirmed in Kansas appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The Farmers for Free Trade Executive Director says input costs have been one of the major challenges preventing farmers from breaking even this year. Brian Kuehl says his group is halfway through a 14-state Midwest tour with farmers. “I think it’s really important that everyone hear very clearly that America is already in a farm crisis,” he emphasizes. “We’ve […] The post Rising input costs push U.S. farmers toward financial crisis, ag leaders warn appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story