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Farmer sentiment declines as farmers become more concerned about tariffs and soybean exports - Brownfield Ag News
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (176+ words) Farmer sentiment declines as farmers become more concerned about tariffs and soybean exports January 7, 2026 By Erin Anderson Filed Under: Ag economy, News Professor emeritus'Jim'Mintert says producers are still concerned about the loss of soybean market share to China.' "Fifty-two percent…...
Southern rust moves north, impacts Midwest crops in 2025
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (193+ words) Southern rust moves north, impacts Midwest crops in 2025 January 6, 2026 By Mark Dorenkamp Filed Under: Crops, Illinois, News An agronomist in northwest Illinois says there were highs and lows for farmers in 2025. Brianna Gehrig with Brevant Seeds tells Brownfield corn and…...
Real Farmers, Real Answers: Michigan Farm Bureau helps tackle tough consumer questions
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (209+ words) Real Farmers, Real Answers: Michigan Farm Bureau helps tackle tough consumer questions January 6, 2026 By Nicole Heslip Filed Under: Michigan, News Michigan Farm Bureau is working to strengthen farmer connections with consumers through the new Real Farmers, Real Answers effort. Promotion…...
Nebraska corn farmer rethinks fungicide use after southern rust damage
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (89+ words) Nebraska corn farmer rethinks fungicide use after southern rust damage January 6, 2026 By Kellan Heavican Filed Under: Ag Inputs, Corn, foreign animal disease, Nebraska, News A farmer in southeast Nebraska says 2025 delivered a costly lesson about disease management. He tells Brownfield,…...
Cash dairy prices: Cheese steady, butter higher Tuesday
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (121+ words) Cash dairy prices: Cheese steady, butter higher Tuesday'Brownfield Ag News Cash dairy prices: Cheese steady, butter higher Tuesday Cash dairy prices remained mixed Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, with steady cheese and higher butter prices. Dry whey was down…...
Iowa farmer says corn yields surprised in 2025
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (174+ words) Iowa farmer says corn yields surprised in 2025 January 6, 2026 By Brent Barnett Filed Under: Ag Weather, Crops, Human Interest, Iowa, News A southwest Iowa farmer is reflecting on what he calls a good 2025 crop year. Mark Peterson tells Brownfield corn yields…...
USDA’s specialty crop program still being developed
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (271+ words) USDA's specialty crop program still being developed January 5, 2026 By Carah Hart Filed Under: Ag Policy, News, Specialty Crops, USDA The CEO of the National Potato Council says the USDA is still working on the specialty crop and sugar portion of…...
Michigan Sheep Producers Association highlights solar grazing at Shepherd’s Weekend - Brownfield Ag News
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (234+ words) January 5, 2026 By Nicole Heslip Filed Under: Michigan, News The Michigan Sheep Producers Association is exploring what opportunities exist for solar grazing in the state. Executive director Elaine Palm tells Brownfield their upcoming Shepard's Weekend will dig into ongoing Michigan State…...
Changes coming to H-2A guestworker program could lower wage rates for farmers in 2026
1+ week, 1+ day ago (196+ words) Changes coming to H-2A guestworker program could lower wage rates for farmers in 2026 December 31, 2025 By Erin Anderson Filed Under: Ag labor & immigration, News, Ohio An ag labor specialist says a new streamlined process for the H-2A guestworker program could help lower the…...
Wisconsin farmer: profitability hinges on input costs
1+ week, 2+ day ago (153+ words) Wisconsin farmer: profitability hinges on input costs December 30, 2025 By Carah Hart Filed Under: Agriculture, News, Wisconsin Heading into the New Year, a west-central Wisconsin farmer has one question on his mind. "How do we remain profitable?" Tony Mellenthin says it's…...