February 3, 2026

An extension soil specialist says farmers are inquiring about phosphorous management in relation to high fertilizer prices.  Dan Kaiser with the University of Minnesota says growers are concerned about the return on their fertilizer dollars. “You get kind of their attitudes towards their fertilizer is that phosphorous is kind of one of the top (priorities) […] The post Phosphorous management under the microscope amid rising input costs appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Kansas Ag Secretary Mike Beam says invasive woody species are threating the health of the state’s grasslands. He tells Brownfield research at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln shows that Kansas could lose forage for 157,000 head of beef cows. “That’s hard to imagine. Right now, we need to grow our beef herd, and we’re not going […] The post Woody species encroachment threatens Kansas grasslands, beef herd growth appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the new Product of the USA label is one that works for producers.  Gene Copenhaver says the updated label requires that products will be born, raised, and harvested in the United States. He says the previous labeling system was misleading. “It was really not always a […] The post New Product of the USA label strengthens transparency appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Many farmers are anxiously awaiting upcoming assistance checks. Matthew Hardecke, a region manager with Farm Credit Illinois, says many farmers already have plans for the soon-to-be-released Farmer Bridge Assistance Program payments. “As we start going through our renewal season, we’ve already had those conversations.”  He says, “And it does appear, in general, farmers are using […] The post Many farmers making plans for upcoming Bridge payments appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The U.S pork industry is taking steps to protect against Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory System (PRRS).  Dr. Andrèia Arruda says Ohio State University is conducting research on potential entryways  entry points for various strains of the virus.  “We are investigating the potential of protocols not being completely followed through,” she says. “We are really cautioning our producers to ask questions […] The post U.S. pork industry stepping up biosecurity to protect against PRRS appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council Vice Chair, Ben Storm, says the council partners with various commodity groups to help promote soybeans grown in Minnesota. He tells Brownfield emerging markets like Uzbekistan show great promise as Minnesota Soy looks to move the pile.  The post Growing Export Demand appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An ag economist says the potential for continued record high prices in the cattle sector could further delay herd expansion. Josh Maples with Mississippi State University Extension says cattle producers are in an interesting position.  “We have expectations for really strong calf prices,” he says. “This pushes out that window of our expectation for the period […] The post Strong calf prices and soaring cow values may push herd rebuilding further into the future appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story