February 13, 2026

A Michigan-based nonprofit is dedicated to fostering farmer networks that enhance farm profitability and stewardship for long-term resilience. Julie Doll leads the Michigan Agriculture Advancement. “We go after the early adopters of conservation, the early adopters of new markets and whatnot, with a goal to really learn from them and learn, how did you get […] The post Michigan Agriculture Advancement highlights conservation, niche markets and food-grade grain opportunities appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A group of Ohio high school students are developing international solutions to help address global food insecurity challenges.  Isa Bernstein, a 2025 Borloug Scholar, says the Ohio Youth Institute is a way for young leaders to learn more about hunger and poverty across the world. “A lot of the solutions we developed are coming from our […] The post Group of teens take on international food security issues through the Ohio Youth Institute appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Robb Ewoldt, an Iowa farmer and at-large member of the Executive Committee of the United Soybean Board, says there’s potential for demand growth for high-oleic soybeans in the U.S. dairy industry. The post High-Oleic Soybeans Growth Opportunity in U.S. Dairy Rations appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A senior official with Farm Credit Illinois says changes to the federal crop insurance program stand to benefit farmers. Lee Waters, vice president of crop insurance, says last summer’s reconciliation bill is bringing substantial savings to farmers looking to protect the investment into their crops. “What’s changed is the subsidy levels, and it’s very heavily […] The post New ECO and SCO subsidy changes lower crop insurance costs in 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Cargill has announced it will close a Milwaukee meat processing facility this spring. The Emmber Lane plant processes ground beef and value-added beef products for retail and foodservice users. Cargill filed the required notice of upcoming layoffs with the State of Wisconsin this week.  The closure will result in the loss of more than 220 jobs. […] The post Cargill closing Milwaukee beef plant appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A senior official with the Renewable Fuels Association says unanswered questions remain about the 45Z tax credit. The U.S. Treasury Department recently issued its proposed 45Z guidance, but RFA’s Robert White tells Brownfield… “We need the rules finalized so that everyone knows what they are working with. Some of this is operating in the dark.” […] The post Industry encouraged by sale language clarity, but 45Z gaps remain appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Richard Gupton with the Ag Retailers Association says stricter over-the-top dicamba label requirements from the U.S. EPA are designed to keep the product on target and out of the courtroom, but he says… “I anticipate some lawsuits potentially from this. I think that’s why the EPA took so long and put the more stringent standards […] The post Ag retailers warn lawsuits still possible under new EPA dicamba label appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Across the Corn Belt, lingering cold weather is mostly confined to the eastern Great Lakes States.  The colder areas generally overlap where fields and forests are still blanketed by snow.  Friday’s Midwestern high temperatures will remain below 40°F in the upper Great Lakes region—but will reach 65°F or higher in the southwestern Corn Belt. On […] The post Unseasonably mild temps, centered on the Plains; showers develop on the southwest High Plains appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Across the Corn Belt, lingering cold weather is mostly confined to the eastern Great Lakes States.  The colder areas generally overlap where fields and forests are still blanketed by snow.  Friday’s Midwestern high temperatures will remain below 40°F in the upper Great Lakes region—but will reach 65°F or higher in the southwestern Corn Belt. On […] The post Unseasonably mild temps, centered on the Plains; welcome rains develop on the southern Plains appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story