April 21, 2026

An ag lobbyist says additional farmer ad-hoc assistance is likely, but not guaranteed. Randy Russell with the Russell Group says there’s support in the U.S. Senate for an additional $15 to $20 billion to help farmers get through tough times. “Exactly how that’s broken down, I can’t tell you. I know the specialty crop industry […] The post Ag lobbyist: additional farmer aid likely in 2026, but not guaranteed appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of broadly below-normal temperatures from the Southwest to the northern and central Plains and upper Midwest, while warmer-than-normal weather will prevail in northern New England, the South, and the Pacific Northwest. Meanwhile, near- or above-normal precipitation across most of the country should contrast with […] The post A pattern shift to much cooler; seasonally active, perhaps still wet for many appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Most farmers are familiar with banks, credit unions, and the farm credit system, but financial advisor and author Mary Jo Irman says a different tool can help farmers do more without the bank, but there’s an important first step… understanding how to use money. The post Advisor says understanding money can help farmers operate more without the bank appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The layer industry is concerned about low egg prices. Steve Taylor with Indiana-based MPS Egg Farms says the market has softened significantly since peaking in early 2025. “We’ve just come off one of the highest egg markets we’ve ever had, and now we’re going to one of the lowest egg markets we’ve ever had. So […] The post Egg market reversal: from historic highs to deep lows appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story