Ryan Goddard, Asgrow Portfolio discusses the new products available to growers in 2026. He highlights their new product Viconic and what producers should consider for the next crop year. Ryan Goddard: The post Asgrow highlights new products, managment considerations for 2026. appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A pair of economists at the University of Illinois say some farmers could have expanded access to federal crop insurance programs for 2026. Nick Paulson says changes included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act could help improve the bottom line for producers. “Farmers should expect to be able to access the same or even higher […] The post Crop insurance deadline approaching, could provide a hedge for farmers in 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
May corn $4.60 and 1/2, up 7 centsMay soybeans $12.00 and 3/4, up 21 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal $317.20, up $7.90May soybean oil 66.58, up 88 pointsMay Chicago wheat $6.16 and 3/4, up 33 centsApr. live cattle $234.57, down $3.95Apr. feeder cattle $351.62, down $7.37Apr. lean hogs $95.62, down 5 centsApr. Class III milk […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 6, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments about whether or not federal law prevents states from implementing additional pesticide label requirements. Elizabeth Burns-Thompson, executive director of the Modern Ag Alliance, says farmers and ranchers need federal pesticide label certainty. “It is important for national security that we have the critical inputs that go into that […] The post U.S. ag groups file brief urging SCOTUS to consider importance of pesticides appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Wisconsin has lost four-point-three million commercial laying hens to highly-pathogenic avian influenza in less than a week. Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection officials say the two newest cases were confirmed Wednesday with 1.6 million birds affected at a Jefferson County site, and 1.4 million birds in Walworth County near the Illinois border. A […] The post New Wisconsin avian influenza cases affect over four million birds appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The field of candidates for Wisconsin’s next Alice in Dairyland has been narrowed down to six. The top candidates for the 79th Alice are Faith Baerwolf, Kelly Herness, Gabrielle Huitema, Jessica Moor, Anastasia Poull, and Michelle Stangler. The top candidates completed an application and preliminary interview. Over the next two months, they will participate in […] The post Top candidates revealed for Alice in Dairyland appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The Ag Committee in the U.S. House has passed an 800-page Farm Bill that would set federal agriculture and food assistance program rules and spending for five years. The 2018 Farm Bill expired in 2023, but congress could not agree on a new version, so it approved extensions and some program updates were included in […] View Full Story
A 65-acre tract of land in southwest Iowa near the Missouri border is being donated to Taylor County, providing a natural space that will be preserved and turned into a public use area for future generations to enjoy. County Conservation Director Zoie Lecy says life-long county resident Jim Gamel is one of the last members […] View Full Story
Minnesota is gearing up for the 100th anniversary of FFA. Minnesota FFA Foundation executive director Val Aarsvold says there will be a year-long celebration in 2028 culminating in the milestone. “We went to the state legislature and we did receive a Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Funds grant, so we will use that as a […] The post State funding helps launch Minnesota FFA’s 100-year anniversary plans appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The chief ag negotiator with United States Trade Representative says the administration is working to ensure a fair and balanced relationship with China. Julie Callahan told reporters during the recent National Pork Industry Forum discussions between the two countries are ongoing and the message from the U.S. is clear. “Agriculture should not be weaponized in […] The post U.S. pushing for fair and predictable agriculture trade with China appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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