March 30, 2026

The CEO of R-CALF USA says Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling is needed sooner rather than later. Bill Bullard tells Brownfield, “About 80% of beef is produced by the four largest meatpackers that import large quantities of foreign beef, and they do not want that beef distinguished in the grocery stores. That’s why we need […] The post R-CALF USA urges Congress to take action on M-COOL appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A farm management specialist with the University of Illinois says the conflict in the Middle East is financially impacting farmers that are already facing tight margins or negative returns. Gary Schnitkey says the immediate impact of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is not necessarily being felt in spiking fertilizer costs. “Many farms have […] The post Middle East conflict squeezing farmers on multiple fronts appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An ag economist says U.S. farmers and ranchers are searching for positive news. Ernie Goss with Creighton University says weakness in the farm sector has been increasing. “A positive would be that $12 billion (in aid) which is being distributed now,” he said. “$11 billion on the traditional crops and the other billion on less […] The post Farm economy struggles persist despite aid, strong livestock prices appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Across the Corn Belt, mild, dry weather follows a brief cool spell. In fact, Monday’s high temperatures will reach 80°F or higher across much of Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, and Missouri. On the Plains, very warm, dry weather follows a fleeting cool spell. An elevated threat of wildfires persists across the central and southern High Plains, […] The post Pleasant Spring weather for most of the Heartland; unsettled to the north, northwest appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or below-normal temperatures between the Rockies and the Mississippi River, while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail in the East and West. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation in most areas east of the Rockies should contrast with below-normal precipitation in much of the West. The post A seasonally active pattern continues for many; somewhat days ahead for the Heartland appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Dennis Holland says preemergent weed control is an important topic for growers. He tells Brownfield that controlling weeds before they emerge is imperative for farmers and their bottom line. The post Getting Ahead of Weeds appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story