July 24, 2026

The USDA has announced plans to resume live cattle imports from Mexico.  Beginning August 24th, the department says it will open the Douglas, Arizona port to cattle trade.    Stephen Diebel, president of the Texas and Southwest Cattle Raisers Association, and cow-calf operator, tells Brownfield the Douglas port is about 350 miles from the latest case.  “That phase-in approach in that area, […] The post USDA announces August reopening of Arizona port for cattle imports from Mexico appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, adding to what would have already been a week-to-week gain. Forecasts into early August for large parts of the region are hot and dry, potentially stressing the crop. This is a critical time for soybean development, so weather will continue to be one of the big drivers. […] The post Soybeans rise on weather concerns as wheat dips appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A certified appraiser with Compeer Financial says many farmers are being more selective about buying farmland. Brent Wiest tells Brownfield buyer behavior has changed. “There’s still farmers and investors buying farmland, and there’s still competitive sales for high-quality properties. But they’re acting more disciplined than they were during the strongest parts of the market.” And […] The post Compeer appraiser: today’s farmland buyers are showing more discipline appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A conservation advocate says volunteer groups like hers have been standing in place for lost conservation technical assistance following USDA staff reductions. Michael Fields Agricultural Institute Advancement Director Kriss Marion helps to facilitate the Wisconsin Women in Conservation Network. “We are more of facilitation and support, helping people know what is possible and what they can […] The post WiWiC says NRCS staff reductions slow farmer access to programs appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Poultry production surged in June. The USDA says 4.751 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome last month, a year-to-year increase of 8%, largely due to higher slaughter numbers for chicken and heavier weights for turkeys. Chicken made up most of the total at 4.299 billion pounds, with turkey accounting for another 441.317 million pounds. […] The post June poultry production up 8% on year appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Frozen red meat and poultry supplies rose over the past year. The USDA says red meat in cold storage at the end of June 2026 was 3% larger than the same time a year ago at 865.033 million pounds, with a 9% increase in pork to 458.221 million pounds more than canceling out a 3% […] The post Red meat, poultry in cold storage larger than last year appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives says negotiations of the U.S.-Mexico- Canada Agreement need to address tariff circumvention. Duane Simpson tells Brownfield some companies may be routing products through Mexico to avoid U.S. tariffs, putting U.S. ag businesses and the farmers they serve at a competitive disadvantage. “Whether it’s a crop protection […] The post USMCA review must address tariff circumvention, bring Canada to the table appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The general counsel of U.S. Hemp Roundtable says bipartisan legislation introduced in the U.S. House offers one of the most significant federal hemp policy developments since passage of the 2018 Farm Bill. Jonathan Miller says the Lawful Hemp Protection Act introduced by Republican Andy Barr, of Kentucky, and Democrat Angie Craig, of Minnesota, would establish […] The post Bipartisan Lawful Hemp Protection Act offers industry hope appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story