January 26, 2026

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures along and east of a line from Texas to Michigan, while warmer-than-normal weather will cover the northwestern half of the Plains and much of the West.  Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation across most of the country should contrast with wetter-than-normal conditions […] The post Cold pattern across the Heartland to moderate for some; a quiet Winter outlook for most appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The new president of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association says the organization is working to ensure producers are well equipped to navigate the industry’s ups and downs. Anita Vanderwert says staying informed on issues is critical for the future of the industry.  “We started councils for private property rights, like eminent domain,” she says. “We know that’s a big issue […] The post New Missouri Cattlemen’s Association president outlines priorities for organization appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Cattle placed in feedlots dropped 5 percent year-over-year in the latest On Feed report from the USDA. Kenny Burdine, an ag economist with the University of Kentucky says while it was expected, there’s a reason it is significant. “We weren’t importing live cattle from Mexico in December 2024,” he says. “It’s important to remember that […] The post Placements decline, but marketings increase in latest Cattle on Feed report appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

University of Minnesota Extension educator Brad Carlson says the rising cost of nitrogen is squeezing corn margins. He tells Brownfield the current ratio would suggest around a 15 pound per acre cut to recommended rates.  The post Nitrogen to corn ratio appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story