Metal Silos for Storage of Grain in a Grassy Field at Sunset An ag lender says many farmers are heading into spring in good financial shape, but tighter margins have created more stress. Brian ...

The USDA has ramped up its expectations for 2026 U.S. red meat production. Beef is now seen at 25.92 billion pounds, up 185 million from January on increased steer, heifer, and cow slaughter, and ...

Pictured: Sam Harper at the Big Iron booth at the 2026 Iowa Ag Expo in Des Moines (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) An auction specialist says used machinery demand remains strong. Sam Harper, an ...

A farm business management educator says local marketing resources can help farmers buffer expected disparities in the wheat market. Jon LaPorte with Michigan State University Extension says wheat ...

A grain merchandiser says the latest USDA supply and demand report didn’t include any surprises. Matthew Burkey with Nebraska-based Ag Valley Coop says no news is good news right now. “It was really ...

The USDA has tightened the balance sheet for U.S. corn. Corn ending stocks were down 100 million bushels from January at a still large 2.127 billion, with the USDA expecting strong export demand to ...

The senior market advisor with Total Farm Marketing says the cattle market continues to see increased volatility. Naomi Blohm says two news reports last week caused prices to slide. “There was a horse ...

File Photo: Brownfield's Brent Barnett interviews U.S. Senator Joni Ernst at the 2025 Iowa State Fair One lawmaker says the debate over nationwide, year-round sales of E15 fuel blends has gone on ...

The vice president for advocacy with National Farmers Union says EPA’s latest right to repair guidance isn’t a complete fix. Mike Stranz says the agency’s guidance was much needed. “This certainly ...

The National Cotton Council says it’s pleased the U.S. EPA will allow the use of over-the-top dicamba herbicides for the next two years. “They did get it out just in time.” Chad Brewer, the vice ...

Photo by Brownfield's Erin Anderson. A member of the Purdue Ag Alumni Association says having the right succession plan in place is key to preserving the farm for the next generation. Jim Bishop, ...

Photo courtesy of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. The Secretary of Health and Human Services says the U.S. needs more beef. Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. told attendees of the 2026 ...