August 24, 2026

Minnesota Pork director of public policy and strategy Lauren Servick says producers can participate in an on-farm sustainability report and qualify for a grant.  Minnesota Pork president Todd Selvick, a pig farmer from southern Minnesota, says he’s completed the report and sees several practical benefits. The post The Minnesota Porkcast: On-Farm Sustainability and Grant appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The Mizzou Meat Market on the University of Missouri campus opened in mid-August. Bryon Weigand, the director of the Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education and Training Lab, tells Brownfield the new market is larger than the previous location in Columbia. “It’s located South of the Trowbridge Livestock Center, a pretty big footprint, but it […] The post Mizzou Meat Market opens at new meat science lab, expands retail offerings appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Corn harvest is underway in parts of Missouri. Brice Fisher in Bates County tells Brownfield he started harvest five days ago, and it’s one of the earliest good corn crops he’s ever harvested. “I think everybody that took advantage in the area of planting in March is is going to get rewarded. There’s a little […] The post Corn harvest gets underway in Missouri with strong early yields appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A farmer in south-central South Dakota says the corn crop looks surprisingly good, given the below-average rainfall this growing season. “If you look at our total rainfall, we are about half of what we typically get in a season,” says Trent Kubik. “Well below average for rainfall, but it’s been very timely rains for us, […] The post South Dakota corn looks good despite half-normal rainfall appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The prestigious Iowa State Fair Sale of Champions raised a record-breaking $734,000 for ag youth on Saturday. The event was highlighted by a $155,000 sale for the Grand Champion FFA Market Hog exhibited by Jillian Woodruff of Moorland. The Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Market Steer, shown by Chloe Rogers from Iowa City, sold for $100,000. […] The post Iowa State Fair Sale of Champions sets new fundraising record appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Some members of Iowa’s congressional delegation are raising concerns about President Trump’s proposal to temporarily increase imported beef supplies. Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson told reporters at the Iowa State Fair that increasing foreign beef imports “is a bad idea.” “This should be driven by market conditions,” Hinson said. “The herd is at a 70-year low, […] The post Iowa lawmakers push back on Trump beef import proposal appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A southeast Iowa farmer anticipates variable yields because of up and down growing conditions this summer. Mark Jackson grows corn and soybeans near Oskaloosa and says this year has had its challenges. “Definitely an adverse year when it comes to rain, highs and lows. Averages show that we’re on average when it comes to moisture, […] The post SE Iowa soybean grower sees “tremendous swing in pod counts” after rollercoaster summer appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Atlantic, Iowa farmer Glen Smith has been sworn in as the USDA’s Under Secretary for Rural Development. “What I bring is truly rural America and farming,” he said. “My whole family farms. I’m a fifth-generation farmer from western Iowa. My son took over active management of the farm here when we came to DC eight […] The post Iowa’s Glen Smith takes on USDA Rural Development post appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Cattle were able to cross from Mexico into the US for the first time since May 2025. Mike Sulpizia, a cattle buyer and marketing manager for Superior Cattle Company in California, says it’s a long time coming and Monday was an important first step. “It’s a start and we just need to be patient and […] The post The reopening of the U.S.-Mexico border marks the next chapter for cattle trade appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Last week’s major private crop tour is projecting record yield potential and development weather looks favorable. Still, solid demand and crush margins pulled contracts off of the day’s lows. The USDA says 60% of soybeans are called good to excellent, down 1% on the week, with […] The post Corn sees gains on lower yield guess appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story