March 17, 2026

The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says it isn’t easy for young cattle producers to get started, but it can be done. Jackie Moore of Joplin Regional Stockyards in Missouri says, “All my life it’s been tough, but it’s probably tougher today than I’ve ever seen it.” He says it’s no small feat to get started […] The post Young cattle producers face historic barriers to entry, but opportunities still exist appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A conservation group is suing NEW Cooperative over a 2024 fertilizer spill that occurred in the southwest Iowa community of Red Oak. Nishnabotna Water Defenders, a group of citizens focused on improving water quality, recently filed a civil lawsuit in a state district court. As previously reported on Brownfield, in early March 2024, the Iowa […] The post Lawsuit filed over 2024 Iowa fertilizer spill appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Every March, as St. Patrick’s Day rolls around, many people think of parades, green beer, and maybe a little extra luck. But if you have roots in agriculture, you will notice a deeper connection: St. Patrick’s Day is tied to the cycles of the land and the rhythms of farm life. This year it falls […] The post Shamrocks, Spring Fields, and a Little Irish Luck appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A dairy cooperative leader is urging farmers and ag-related businesses to document the damage from weather-related events. Tim Trotter with the Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative says, “It’s important to have pictures, photos, any kind of documentation you can do.” Trotter tells Brownfield that whenever severe weather causes damage, good records of […] The post Cooperative leader urges farms, businesses to document weather impact appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A market analyst says trade challenges must be addressed to strengthen the outlook for farmers and ranchers. “We’re going to have to make our peace with China,” Dr. Andrew Muhammad said Tuesday. “Whether it be export sales to China or export sales to something else.” Muhammad is a professor of agricultural and resource economics at […] The post Analyst says strategic trade moves could boost U.S. farm outlook appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Some lawmakers say reform to the World Trade Organization could provide better support to U.S. agriculture. During a U.S. House Ways and Means trade subcommittee hearing on Tuesday, Chairman Adrian Smith of Nebraska says he would like to see non-tariff trade barriers be addressed.  “The U.S. has pushed for our trading partners at the WTO to work […] The post House subcommittee hearing focuses on WTO reform as U.S. agriculture continues to face trade challenges appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Michigan potato farmers say expanding solar developments are raising concerns about both immediate and long-term access to farmland. Kelly Turner with the Potato Growers of Michigan says processors won’t accept crops grown on solar-housed ground because of its food safety risk. “When solar systems are removed, it leaves behind little, tiny pieces of metal, plastic, […] The post Michigan potato farmers warn solar development causes farmland access and food safety issues appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Cash dairy prices were steady to higher again on Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey remained unchanged at $0.66. No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were up $0.03 for a second straight day at $1.59.  No sales were recorded.  Cheese barrels were up $0.01 at $1.54.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was unchanged at $1.85.  Seventeen sales were recorded ranging from $1.85 to $1.8650.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0050 at $1.80. One sale was recorded at that price.  The post Cash dairy prices steady to higher Tuesday appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story