The U.S. is expected to raise more turkeys in 2026 than in 2025. That’s in-line with hatchery data and projections for rising production as the industry tries to meet demand. The USDA says 198.5 million turkeys will be raised in the U.S. this year, 3% more than last year, with only a couple of the […] The post U.S. turkey numbers up on year appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Poultry production was up last month. The USDA says 4.646 billion pounds of poultry were certified wholesome during August, rising 4% on the year. Chicken accounted for most of that total at 4.197 billion pounds, 3% more than a year ago, and turkey made up 438.458 million pounds, 8% higher. Processing rates and the total […] The post Poultry production pushed higher by larger processing totals appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An economist with the American Farm Bureau Federation says there’s a common misconception that cattle producers are benefiting from record-high beef prices. Faith Parum says the connection between grocery store prices and farm income isn’t always what consumers think. “I think the biggest thing, and this is not just beef but all of agriculture, when […] The post Retail beef prices and ranch profits aren’t the same appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Demand differences for red meat and poultry showed up in the USDA’s latest cold storage update. Red meat supplies at the end of August were up 8% on the year at 862.128 million pounds, including a 5% rise in beef to 407.115 million pounds and a 12% increase in pork to 436.268 million pounds, despite […] The post Red meat in cold storage rises as poultry shrinks appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A group of Ohio farmers say record-high diesel prices could threaten the financial viability of their operations. “It’s really looking bad for our budgets.” West central Ohio farmer Scott Haerr says the current state of the ag economy is making it difficult for producers to secure their harvest needs. “We only pre-bought about 60 percent […] The post 2026 crop year optimism fades as diesel prices continue to climb appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A new corn leaf disease has been identified in Michigan, and researchers say it’s likely widespread in the Great Lakes region. “We’re finding it pretty much in every field that we walk into at this point in time.” Michigan State University plant pathologist Marty Chilvers tells Brownfield, “It resembles white spots on the corn plant, […] The post New corn disease reported in Michigan, scouting encouraged in the Great Lakes appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The CEO of the National Cotton Council says he’s not expecting Senate floor time for the farm bill before lawmakers leave for the October recess. Gary Adams says it’s not showing up on the Senate’s floor calendar yet. “This is an issue that’s going to be moved or pushed into the lame duck session.” U.S. […] The post Farm bill action likely pushed to lame-duck session appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A market analyst says a combination of factors are strengthening soybean basis in the Northern Plains this fall. Randy Martinson with Martinson Ag Risk Management, based in eastern North Dakota, tells Brownfield a rise in exports means local crush plants are competing for products, and there’s other factors at play. “Harvest has been delayed a […] The post Northern Plains soybean basis strengthens amid tight supplies appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Persistent wet weather is expected to keep a north Iowa farmer out of the field through at least the first few days of October. Mike Yegge grows corn and soybeans in Winnebago County and says harvest is on hold. “As of (Friday), we’ve got rain in the forecast for the next week. I think we’ll […] The post Rain delays harvest, raises concerns for soybean losses appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A leader with the National Agricultural Law Center says understanding farm bankruptcy trends requires looking at more than just Chapter 12 filings. Senior staff attorney Elizabeth Rumley says Chapter 12 is specifically designed for family farmers and fishermen with regular annual income. “If you don’t have at least 50% of your income from an ag […] The post Farm financial stress appears in more than one bankruptcy category appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
