February 19, 2026

The chairman of the Missouri Pork Association’s Board of Directors says the right to farm remains important for U.S. hog farmers. “We want to be able to raise the pigs and do it the way we know how, which is best for the pig.” Mike Diggs with Smithfield Foods says some view California’s Proposition 12 […] The post Missouri pork industry watching farm bill for Prop 12 fix appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

U.S. ag officials say the Trump administration is taking steps to address the agriculture deficit. Julie Callahan, U.S. Trade Representative, told attendees of the USDA Ag Outlook Forum the strategy is tackling both imports and exports. “I can’t emphasize enough how unprecedented our work is at USTR, and our trading partners are understanding, coming to […] The post USTR breaks down Trump ag trade policy efforts for Ag Outlook Forum appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

CoBank is forecasting a nearly six percent increase in U.S. soybean acres this year. Economist Tanner Ehmke says low crop prices and high production costs leave farmers with few options. “Margins are slim, often negative. So what it comes down to obviously for so many producers is what is the least bad option? Or what […] The post CoBank projects 6% jump in U.S. soybean acres for 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Building blocks of the cattle herd.  University of Illinois Extension beef specialist Travis Meteer says if the industry is going to rebuild the U.S. cattle herd, it’ll need to be done with genetics provided by top tier bulls. “The cycle in cattle, it takes a little while to turn the ship.”  He says, “Investing in […] The post Genetics the base of building the cattle herd appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Wildfires continue to spread across the Central Plains, and the Kansas Ag Secretary says it’s too soon to grasp the full scope of the destruction. Mike Beam says the outbreak began in Oklahoma on Tuesday due to low humidity and high winds. “Very few, if any, of these fires that have sprung up have been […] The post Rover Road Fire leads widespread damage across Kansas and Oklahoma appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The president of Indiana Farm Bureau says the organization is concerned about the rapid pace of this year’s legislative session.  Randy Kron tells Brownfield, “We’re probably trying to kill more bills than we’re trying to promote. That’s not our normal mode of action by any means. This year it seems like we’ve been on defense. Are we […] The post INFB: Is ag really getting equal representation during this year’s legislative session? appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Sulfur deficiency in corn is rising across North America and impacting corn yields. Farmers should be addressing root development issues early in the growing season. Learn more in this Managing for Profit.  The post Addressing Hidden Hunger in Corn appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story