June 18, 2026

The USDA has announced its final slate of reorganization plans.  Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden says now it’s time for action.  “Approximately half of the Washington, D.C.-based employees of the Foreign Ag Service will be moving to Kansas City and our hub location there,” he says.    Vaden says all the foreign ag diplomats who are currently in posts overseas will not be […] The post Deputy Secretary says USDA reorganization keeps local farm offices intact while relocating some D.C. staff appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A central Illinois farmer has been chosen to be one of the next leaders of the National Corn Growers Association. Bill Leigh, who grows corn and soybeans in Marshall County, says being elected as the organization’s next first vice president puts him on track to serve as board president in 2027. “Somebody needs to do […] The post Illinois farmer elected to NCGA leadership position appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Livestock producers and processors are gathering in central Iowa to discuss how to work together better.  Practical Farmers of Iowa livestock systems manager Margaret Chamas says the Midwest Meat Summit in Ankeny is one of several events happening across the Midwest. “Just to bring together the entire value and supply chain in the meat industry, […] The post From farm to butcher: Midwest Meat Summit tackles supply chain gaps appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Passing the farm or ranch onto the next generation is a challenge that continues to plague the ag industry.   Brett Kenzy, Region III Director and a backgrounder from South Dakota says there isn’t an easy answer, but it starts with creating opportunity.  “R-CALF’s platform of M-COOL, of Checkoff reform, of competitive markets, and good trade policies,” he says.  “That is going to create the foundation […] The post Ensuring there’s a future for the next generation of cattle producers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Private property rights remain a priority. Shad Sullivan, who chairs the property rights committee for R-CALF and raises cattle in Colorado and Texas tells Brownfield, “Every issue that we work on at R-CALF USA is all about liberty.” He says defending property rights is crucial.  “Those issues affect local, rural communities,” he says.  “That’s what […] The post Defending property rights to protect rural communities appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The Indiana Soybean Alliance is giving FFA members a firsthand look at innovation with a donation of soy-based Goodyear tires. Lisa Chaudion, Indiana FFA Foundation executive director, says it helps support the organization’s travel needs and highlights new uses for the commodity.  “It’s not just about the food production and what’s happening with those products, but also about […] The post Soy-Based tires showcase new demand for Indiana soybeans through FFA partnership appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The government relations director for the Wisconsin Farmers Union says the U.S. Senate can address several key issues facing dairy farmers.  Michelle Ramirez-White says the Senate version of the farm safety-net is a good first step.  “We would really like to see this farm bill take some steps further in addressing the symptom of a […] The post Farm groups urging the U.S. Senate to strengthen dairy policy in the Farm Bill appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story