June 12, 2026

Michigan State University Extension is building a network of farmers to support the expansion of canola production in the state. Regenerative cropping systems educator Christine Charles tells Brownfield, “Our farmer network is aimed at providing that agronomic information for canola growers.” “It will provide some general cropping system considerations if you’re thinking about canola or if you […] The post MSU farmer network aims to support canola management across Michigan appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A meteorologist with Aura Commodities says the past week’s severe storms have left a swath of damage across the Midwest. Xander Lowry tells Brownfield, “As far as the Northern Plains and the Dakotas, as far south as central and southern Indiana, there’ve been upwards of 40 tornado reports over the last couple of days, and […] The post Severe weather impacting producers across the Midwest appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Early summer storms have been bringing extreme, localized rain and floods across farms in northeast Missouri. Addie Yoder, who farms in Shelby and Knox Counties, says since Wednesday her farm has received more than 10 inches of rain in short bursts, leading to widespread flooding. “I think we got three inches in three hours. And […] The post Heavy Missouri rains flood fields, delay crop decisions as farmers await replant outlook appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was unchanged at $0.68. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0025 to $1.4875.  Two sales were recorded, ranging from $1.49 to $1.4925.  Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.42. No sales were reported.  Butter was up $0.0275 to $1.6675. Sixty sales were recorded ranging from $1.6325 to $1.6675.  Nonfat dry milk was down 0.0300 at $1.7850. Five sales were recorded, ranging from $1.78 to $1.8050.  The post Mixed day for dairy prices at CME appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A farmer in the Missouri Bootheel says market conditions remain a major concern for cotton farmers as the growing season begins. “Everybody’s got a bottle of Rolaids, a bottle of whiskey and a pack of cigarettes. Depending on which one of those you prefer, there’s certainly plenty of incentive to reach for at least one […] The post Cotton outlook mixed, but Missouri farmer sees potential for average yield appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Summer heat can reduce pork productivity. Chuck Woods with KENT Nutrition says heat stress can occur all along the swine production chain. “Whether you’re trying to keep sows hydrated and eating through, especially in late gestation when those sows, their internal body temperatures can get really hot. We’ve seen it there, we’ve seen it even […] The post Heat-stressed pigs may eat less, grow slower, expert says appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A coalition of 123 state and national ag groups is asking the U.S. Senate to address USDA staffing shortages in the 2027 funding bill. Carson Fort with the American Soybean Association says more than 20,000 employees left the department in the first six months of 2025. “That included roughly a quarter of NRCS staff and a quarter of FSA […] The post Ag coalition pressing the U.S. Senate on USDA staffing crisis ahead of 2027 budget talks appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The head of Minnesota’s Department of Agriculture is concerned the arrival of New World screwworm in the southern U.S. could have trade ramifications. Commissioner Thom Petersen tells Brownfield. “This isn’t new for Minnesota, dealing with high-path avian influenza for quite a while (and) having trade stipulations put on. So we’re very familiar with that.” He […] The post Minnesota Ag Commissioner watching trade impact of New World screwworm spread appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story