September 14, 2026

Crop diversification provides opportunity to add value to operations.  A south-central Kentucky farmer says the demand for locally grown and milled small grains has increased exponentially over the last 15 years.  Sixth generation farmer John Halcomb raises corn and soybeans, along with wheat, barley, and rye.   “Terroir is a word that comes up in, when […] The post Adding value through diversification appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An Extension specialist says specialty crop growers should be following the spread of spotted lanternfly now that it’s been detected in Southwest Michigan. Michigan State University Extension’s Mike Reinke tells Brownfield, “In this part of the country, in Michigan in particular, we’re really concerned about grapes.” “That’s because we are on the edges of grape […] The post MSUE recommends growers monitor for spotted lanternfly after new detection appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg has been selected to lead the United Nations World Food Program. Lindberg, who was nominated earlier this year by President Trump, recently told Brownfield at the Iowa State Fair that the position is a five-year term. “The president cares about folks around the world […] The post Lindberg chosen for top role at UN World Food Program appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The general counsel for the American Federation of Government Employees says a federal judge is considering a temporary pause to the USDA’s reorganization plan. Rushab Sanghvi says four unions representing Department employees, joined by nonprofit organizations and cities and counties from across the country, filed a new suit after a federal judge issued a ruling […] The post New union lawsuit challenges USDA reorganization appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The chairman of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says another bridge payment is needed to help farmers navigate the record high input costs. John Boozman says more economic assistance was included in reconciliation, but he’s not expecting that to pass anytime soon. “We’re talking to the president and the administration about trying to get those […] The post Boozman: farmer bridge payments delayed as lawmakers seek path forward appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

New crop U.S. soybeans have started leaving domestic ports for China. The USDA says about half of the weekly shipment total on soybeans during the week ending September 10th was bound for China, reflecting Beijing’s near-term delivery needs. The recent rise in demand U.S. beans comes as state buyers try to meet agreed upon purchase […] The post China, Japan lead the way for soybean export inspections appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Cash dairy prices were mixed Monday to start the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was unchanged at $0.76. No sales were reported.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.04 to $1.42. Four sales were reported ranging from $1.42 to $1.43.  Cheese barrels were down $0.0225 to $1.44. No sales were reported.  Butter was unchanged at $1.37. […] The post Nonfat dry milk nears $2 as cheese prices fall Monday at CME appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story