June 5, 2026

Boehringer Ingelheim senior key account veterinarian Dr. JD Fiechtner says new research has identified a connection between Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) infection and gastric ulcer development in pigs. Speaking to Brownfield at World Pork Expo in Des Moines Wednesday, he said vaccination can help reduce mortality, improve average daily gain and prevent gastric […] The post New research links PRRS infection to gastric ulcers in pigs appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Heat stress is a concern for pork producers. Dr. Jeff Hansen with Elanco Animal Health says even in controlled environments, weather plays a part in pig development. “Every year we face the same thing, and that is a lot of heat and some really unsavory weather sometimes with rain. And pigs don’t deal well with […] The post Ventilation and water key to protecting hogs from heat stress appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A University of Illinois Extension beef specialist says cattle producers looking to grow their herds shouldn’t overlook bull management. Travis Meteer says ensuring bull health prior to calving season is essential. “A lot of times we’re pretty hyper vigilant about making sure that the cows are in good body condition score, going in the right […] The post Bull management key to successful calving season appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Brownfield’s Mark Dorenkamp covers the Iowa Farm Bureau Economic Summit The post Iowa Farm Bureau Economic Summit appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The executive vice president of the Illinois Beef Association says cattle producers are feeling the sting of skyrocketing input costs. Josh St. Peters says the majority of the organization’s members are also row crop farmers, so rising fuel and fertilizer prices have an impact. “When we’re finishing cattle in Illinois, we’re doing that largely with […] The post Rising input costs impacting cattle producers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Missouri has activated a plan to help detect, contain and manage New World screwworm if it gets closer to the state. Ag Director Chris Chinn tells Brownfield “Any warm-blooded species that is going to be traveling to Missouri from Texas is going to require a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection that includes a statement: all animals […] The post Missouri initiates New World screwworm plan appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A feed consultant says farmers should be cautious about jumping into on-farm processing of high-oleic soybeans for their animal feed.  Dr. Lynn Davis with Quality Roasting tells Brownfield farmers want to know more about growing and processing their own high oleic soybeans, but he says proper processing requires the right amount of heat, experience, and […] The post Farmers urged not to rush into soybean roasting appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A dairy nutrition researcher says farmers can save money by not over-feeding cows right before calving.   Dr. Phil Cardoso with the University of Illinois tells Brownfield dairy cows need high-quality forage, but when the calf is about to be born, she could be getting too much nutrition. “We are looking at diluting the energy […] The post Too much cow nutrition? Depends on timing appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story