February 13, 2026

Beck’s Hybrids has launched a new digital tool to help farmers make informed decisions about their product selections for 2026.  Jim Schwartz, director of research, agronomy, and PFR, says SeedIQ is a free database where producers can input last year’s harvest data to customize recommendations to match their needs. “The program sorts through that mountain of […] The post Beck’s Hybrids launches free digital tool to deliver customized product recommendations appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

All signs point to El Nino.  Ag meteorologist Xander Lowry with Aura Commodities says outlooks agree water temperatures in the central Pacific are warming up.    “And when you think La Nina, think colder Central Pacific. And when you think El Nino, think a bit warmer in the Central Pacific.”  He says, “So, we’re transitioning […] The post Weather experts see drought relief potential under El Niño shift appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Cash dairy prices mostly steady Friday, with butter losing some of Thursday’s big gain in value at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey remains unchanged at $0.72.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.3875.  No sales were recorded.  Cheese barrels remained unchanged at $1.44.  No sales were recorded.  Butter prices were down $0.03 at $1.7050.  Twenty-nine sales were recorded, ranging from $1.7050 to $1.7350.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0025 at $1.60.  Seven sales were recorded, ranging from $1.60 to $1.6050.  The post Cash dairy prices end week mostly steady appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The public relations manager with the Illinois Beef Association says the annual Illinois Beef Expo is expanding. Olivia Hoots tells Brownfield the event’s three featured shows have a new home. “We’ve moved to the show to the Coliseum, that big arena where a lot of times there’s horses.”  She says, “This time we’re going to […] The post Growing Illinois Beef Expo returns to two-day show in new arena appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An official with the National Pork Board says their new three-year strategic plan has officially launched, an effort to help drive the industry forward. Dr. Brett Kaysen, senior vice president of producer and state engagement, says the long-term value of pork is the biggest priority. “We know that gen Z and millennials are walking away […] The post NPB focuses on young consumers, swine health in new strategy appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An ag economist says he doesn’t expect the financial pressures facing farmers to spiral out of control. Nathan Kauffman with Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City says while some producers are facing stress, broader credit conditions are relatively stable. “Even though you’re seeing a pretty significant increase in operating loans and negative profit margins, it’s […] The post Farm financial stress rising, but no credit crisis looming appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story