February 5, 2026

An ag attorney says the on-going drought is putting landowners and tenants in a contentious situation this year.   Andrew VanVelson says landowners would like to protect grasslands from overgrazing but hold over leases usually allow the tenant access for another year.  “Even if you’re trying to be a good steward, it’s hard for you […] The post Ag attorney: Ongoing drought creating tension over grazing leases appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

There were a couple of bright spots in the USDA’s weekly export sales numbers. Beef export sales were up on the week, with solid sales to South Korea and Japan, and sorghum was also above a week ago, thanks to strong demand from unknown destinations. Otherwise, sales numbers during the week ending January 29th were […] The post Beef, sorghum export sales see week-to-week improvements appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The co-director of Texas A&M’s Ag and Food Policy Center has been taking a closer look at whether U.S. farmers need additional bridge assistance. Bart Fischer tells Brownfield “I’ll let the policymakers answer that, but if your answer is that growers have to shoulder 55 to 65 percent of the loss, and by the way, […] The post Texas A&M looks at whether more farmer support is needed appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Cash dairy prices were up Thursday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange with noticable jumps in block and butter values and sales.    Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.73. Two sales were recorded at $0.72 and $0.73.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.04 at $1.4675.  Ten sales were recorded, ranging from $1.44 to $1.4675.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.44.  No sales were recorded at that price.  Butter prices were up $0.1025 to $1.71.  Nine sales were recorded, ranging from $1.6325 to $1.71.   Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0625 at $1.60.  No sales were recorded.  The post Cash dairy market prices higher Thursday appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The transition from a La Nina to an El Nino – and what that means for weather. Meteorologist Matt Makens says a change in weather patterns is coming, but the question is when and how quickly it will happen. “If the transition is somewhat slow, that would be an ENSO neutral type summer,” he says. “That’s what we had last […] The post A rapid transition to El Niño could worsen drought conditions for key Corn Belt states appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The effects of the down ag economy are showing up in the land market.  “Not so much optimism at the moment, to be honest.  I hate to be that way, but it’s challenging times.” Nick Westgerdes, president-elect of the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers, says that land values are holding steady, […] The post Ag economy weighing on cash rents appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Make nitrogen work for you. Nitrogen is one of the biggest input costs in a nutrient program, but too much can hurt more than your wallet. Learn more about property management strategies next in this episode of Managing for Profit. The post Nitrogen Works appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A trade expert with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the U.S.-Canada-Mexico trade agreement is crucial for American agriculture. Kent Bacus, Executive Director, Government Affairs, says the USMCA has been great for U.S. beef. “We already have full, unrestricted access to Canada and Mexico,” he says. “They’ve become really good export markets for us.” But, […] The post USMCA remains vital for American agriculture despite trade concerns appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The director of animal health for the National Pork Producers Council says a producer-driven effort is working to reduce the impact of disease outbreaks.  Anna Forseth says research through the National Swine Health Strategy could help prevent Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza from entering the swine herd. “Recently, we saw the virus cross over into the dairy sector,” she […] The post NPPC: Producer-led efforts are strengthening U.S. pork industry against emerging disease threats appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story