September 21, 2026

A larger supply of laying hens continues to boost U.S. egg production. The USDA says 9.43 billion eggs were produced last month, rising 5% on the year, with the total number of laying hens also up 5% at 382.801 million head and the production per layer increasing 1% to 2,464 eggs per 100. Placements varied […] The post August egg production up on year appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A farmer-director with the Iowa Soybean Association says he’s optimistic about the future of US soybean exports. District 1 Director Brent Swart says 2026 has been a critical year for soybean sales. “A year ago, we were in a dire situation,” he said. “Not that we’re completely out of it, but we’ve had a lot […] The post Soybean meal demand expanding in key global markets appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A northwest Iowa cattle producer says perseverance is essential for young people hoping to build a future in the beef industry. Craig Moss tells Brownfield, “Doing your homework as far managing risk has probably been the biggest thing for us that has been successful. I say that now, and the market has downturned and I […] The post Iowa cattle leader shares advice for next generation appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Importers from more than a dozen countries are in the U.S. this week as part of a U.S. Dry Bean Council’s buyers’ mission. Michigan Bean Commission Executive Director Joe Cramer tells Brownfield the Worldwide Trade Mission rotates among the nation’s top producing states each year near harvest time. “We’ll be receiving guests from, I think […] The post U.S. Dry Bean Council brings international buyers to Michigan appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The director of climate change and rural strategies with the Institute for Agriculture & Trade Policy says the organization supports efforts to reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling (MCOOL) in the beef industry. During a recent webinar, Ben Lilliston says recent moves to ramp up imports make the legislation critical for consumers. “This is something […] The post IATP calls for MCOOL reinstatement appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Some ag groups say there’re still plenty of unanswered questions about a potential railroad merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern. Michael Dibbern is president of the Nebraska Corn Growers Association. “The jury is still out. There’re some benefits that they talk about on time and efficiencies, and that’s great. We want to stay more […] The post Railroad merger raises questions about rates and competition appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A northwest Iowa farmer has secured fuel and fertilizer needs for this fall. “The barrels are full and the fertilizer is bought.” Jolene Riessen of Ida Grove tells Brownfield. “I made the mistake last year of not buying in the fall and paying for it in the spring when the fertilizer (prices) jumped up to […] The post Northwest Iowa farmer takes steps to protect fall input costs appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The chief marketing strategist with Zaner Ag Hedge says he wants more clarity on China’s $17 billion U.S. ag purchase commitment as the two countries meet this week. “I think there’s a lot of confusion about that $17 billion in ag and ag related products, not including soybeans,” says Ted Seifried. He tells Brownfield it […] The post China ag purchase commitment needs clarity during U.S. talks appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story