June 9, 2026

The Deputy Secretary at USDA says the agency’s reorganization is on track, with most elements expected to be completed by the end of the year. “We’re moving full speed ahead.” Stephen Vaden tells Brownfield thousands of USDA employees are expected to relocate out of Washington D.C. to carry out the agency’s initiatives in other parts […] The post Vaden: USDA reorganization on track appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Farmland values are mixed in south-central Minnesota. Compeer Financial certified appraiser Jeremy Fluegge says he uses three benchmark properties to evaluate the market. “One of the markets has actually gone up in the last 12 months due to some high sale prices in November of 2025. The rest of the areas that I cover are […] The post Top-tier acres buck trend in mixed Minnesota farmland market appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A U.S. House subcommittee is considering legislation that would expand veterinary public health services in Tribal and rural areas. Alaskan Congressman and bill sponsor Nick Begich says limited access to veterinary care increases the risk of zoonotic diseases and animal-related injuries in many Tribal communities. “This is a prevention bill, it protects children, reduces downstream […] The post Veterinary services bill would improve resources to address rural, Tribal health risks appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

New alfalfa varieties can take up to 11 years to reach farmers’ fields, but Forage Genetics International’s Phil Bollman says that long pipeline is delivering healthier, higher-yielding options for today’s growers. Bollman tells Brownfield that from concept through development and yield trials, it takes time for new alfalfa varieties to reach the market. “From a […] The post New alfalfa varieties don’t go to market overnight appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Jul. corn $4.19 and 1/2, up 3/4 centsJul. soybeans $11.13 and 3/4, down 2 centsJul. soybean meal $301.10, down $1.60Jul. soybean oil 74.91, up 35 pointsJul. Chicago wheat $5.85 and 1/4, up 2 centsAug. live cattle $239.70, up $2.97Aug. feeder cattle $354.10, up $3.45Jul. lean hogs $96.15, down $1.22Jul. Class III milk closed at $16.65, […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: June 9, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The owner of one of the largest sale barns in the country says access to land is contributing to the slow rebuilding of the cattle herd. Jackie Moore is with Joplin Regional Stockyards in Missouri.  “Anywhere where cattle country was, somebody that’s made a lot of money, has invested in those ranches,” he says. “It isn’t about cattle, it’s about hunting, it’s about recreation, it’s about all […] The post Land constraints limiting rebuilding of the cattle herd appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The global director of applied meat science for PIC (Pig Improvement Company) says they’ve developed a digital tool to improve the accuracy of quality measures of color and marbling. Speaking to Brownfield during the World Pork Expo in Des Moines last week, Brandon Fields said the Pork Chop Studio is an advanced imaging system that […] The post PIC unveils AI-powered tool to improve pork quality measurement appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Some ag groups say more needs to be done to ensure the next generation of U.S. farmers and ranchers have access to prime farmland. Tristan Quinn-Thibodeau with the National Family Farm Coalition says outside land use pressures continue to drive land values higher. “There’s been a 40 percent increase over the past five years,” he […] The post Ag groups pushing for more action to expand farmland access for young producers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An ag economist says some producers are concerned continued development will impact the ag land market. Michael Langemeier is the director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture. “Usually, the index of current conditions is closely linked to the farm capital investment index, but it’s also usually closely linked to short-term land value expectations,” he says. “This […] The post Ag economist says producers concerned land use pressures will impact Midwest farmland values appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story