January 13, 2026

A northwest Iowa farmer says cover crops play a key role in supporting his livestock operation. Nathan Anderson raises row crops and operates a cow-calf herd in Cherokee County… “We want to provide feed for cattle in the winter, early spring and late fall,” he said. “We look at cover crops that fit that bill […] The post Iowa producer says clear goals key when using cover crops for feed appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The new executive director of the Missouri Dairy Growth Council says the state’s dairy industry is expanding after nearly two decades of decline. Alfred Brandt says on average, the state has lost roughly eight percent of its dairies each year due to economic pressures, generational transitions, lifestyle demands and industry consolidation. “Especially if you want […] The post Missouri dairy industry sees growth after years of decline appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A member of the U.S. Meat Export Federation’s executive committee says California’s Proposition 12 law was a focus at this week’s American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim. Matt Schuiteman, who farms near Sioux Center, Iowa, says pork producers are in need of a Prop 12 fix. “We shouldn’t be telling people in other states […] The post Pork producers push for Prop 12 fix at AFBF convention appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Wisconsin has released another five million dollars for food security programs. Ag Secretary Randy Romanski says it’s an extension of efforts funded by the Legislature and supported by Governor Tony Evers to connect the dots between farmers, food processing, and people who are food-insecure. “This funding is available. it’s been distributed in the state and […] The post Wisconsin’s Governor, ag officials announce food support program appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The state climatologist for Iowa says soil conditions appear to be favorable for the state’s farmers as spring approaches. Justin Glisan tells Brownfield, “You look at the drought depiction this time last year along with soil moisture profiles, we’re in a better position. We see wetter soil profiles across much of the state. Southern Iowa […] The post State climatologist says soil conditions are shaping up well in Iowa appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The director of public policy and sustainability at Ohio Corn and Wheat says the organization secured several big policy wins in 2025. Luke Crumley says many key priorities included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will benefit the state’s farmers. “That included some really important extension of tax policy that was already on the books,” […] The post Ohio Corn and Wheat outlines federal and state policy wins in 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A pair of economists at the University of Illinois say ad hoc payments to farmers are part of the reason some costs remain elevated. During a recent Illinois Soybean Association webinar, Gary Schnitkey says, while the assistance may help short-term cash flow… “Costs would be lower without those ad hoc payments, and the prime example […] The post Illinois economists warn ad hoc assistance programs may delay needed cost reductions for farmers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Indiana Farm Bureau says Governor Braun’s 2025 property tax relief bill could reshape how the state approaches tax policy in 2026. Ryan Hoff, senior director of government relations, says provisions included in Senate Bill 1 will impact farmers differently. “It is going to affect taxpayers differently and taxing units differently all over the state,” he […] The post Indiana Farm Bureau weighs in on long-term impacts of 2025 property tax relief bill appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The CEO of Kansas Wheat says U.S. exports should pick up pace in early 2026. Just Gilpin says global production has been strong but, “As we think about those larger crops where there might not be the number of bushels out there or protein and quality, there could be an opportunity for U.S. wheat exports […] The post Improved market access, Food for Peace seen helping wheat exports appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story