February 10, 2026

The USDA has ramped up its expectations for 2026 U.S. red meat production. Beef is now seen at 25.92 billion pounds, up 185 million from January on increased steer, heifer, and cow slaughter, and heavier dressed weights, with an average steer price of $240 per hundredweight, a gain of $4, and more imports and consumption, […] The post USDA raises 2026 red meat estimates, lowers poultry, eggs appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is entering its formal review process and a coalition of ag groups want trade officials to preserve the deal while addressing trade barriers. Krista Swanson with the National Corn Growers Association told reporters on Tuesday “since USMCA took effect in 2020, the agricultural sector has seen significant gains.” A new economic report […] The post USMCA: ag groups want renewal, tweaks only appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The USDA has tightened the balance sheet for U.S. corn. Corn ending stocks were down 100 million bushels from January at a still large 2.127 billion, with the USDA expecting strong export demand to carry through the second half of the current marketing year. Domestic wheat ending stocks were up 5 million bushels on the […] The post U.S. makes modest changes to U.S. corn, wheat ending stocks appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

From farm bills to regulatory challenges, America’s farmers and ranchers face a wide range of policy-related issues. Brownfield Ag News has launched Inside D.C., a weekly program that takes a deep dive into these issues and why they matter. Each Monday, Missouri-based anchor and reporter Carah Hart hosts a conversation with policymakers and subject-matter experts […] The post Brownfield Ag News Launches “Inside D.C.” Weekly Farm Policy Program Covering Farm Bill, Regulations, and Producer Issues appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A southwest Iowa farmer says input costs and southern rust are some of his biggest concerns heading into the upcoming growing season. Dave McGargill raises corn and soybeans near Imogene in Fremont County. “Costs are high and (commodity) prices are low right now. It’s nothing we haven’t seen before, but it’s something you just have […] The post Iowa grower balances high input costs with disease risk appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Minnesota Pork director of Communications Bailey Ruen says a recent promotion at a University of Minnesota men’s basketball game highlighted the “Taste What Pork Can Do” campaign. She tells Brownfield that from banner ads to a “pig” competing in a 3-point shooting contest, fans were able to experience a fun and informative atmosphere, as well […] The post Taste What Pork Can Do for Gopher Basketball appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An ag lender says many farmers are heading into spring in good financial shape, but tighter margins have created more stress. Brian Zimmerschied with FCS Financial in Missouri tells Brownfield the row-crop sector is dealing with lower commodity prices, high input costs and declining working capital. “A lot of farmers, particularly in northern Missouri, have […] The post Ag lender: working capital biggest concern for Missouri farmers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council secretary Pat Sullivan says the Council recently wrapped up its SoyFoam: Planting to Protect campaign. He tells Brownfield the soy checkoff promotion highlighted a new market for soybeans featuring a product that’s produced at home and good for the environment.  The post SoyFoam: Planting to Protect appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story