The escalation in the Ukraine/Russian war after 4 years + the escalation with Iran and now the Houthi’s blocking Saudi oil in the Red Sea has crude surging 40% in 2-weeks to ration demand.
The Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) March Advisory Council meeting took place via Zoom on March 25, 2026. KAP policy was developed by farmers and commodity group members representing all agricultural commodities and regions of Manitoba. Members debated resolutions to shape KAP policy on various key issues.
Woody plant encroachment: Is it a threat to grassland ecosystems? Presentation by Dr. Xulin Guo (PhD), Professor and Head, Department of Geography and Planning, College of Arts and Science Sustainable grasslands are characterized by low woody plant cover. With growing consumer interest in sustainably produced goods, satellite remote sensing can provide an accurate and timely depiction of grassland sustainability with respect to woody plant encroachment.
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The USDA has announced plans to resume live cattle imports from Mexico. Beginning August 24th, the department says it will open the Douglas, Arizona port to cattle trade. Stephen Diebel, president of the Texas and Southwest Cattle Raisers Association, and cow-calf operator, tells Brownfield the Douglas port is about 350 miles from the latest case. “That phase-in approach in that area, […] The post USDA announces August reopening of Arizona port for cattle imports from Mexico […]
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying, adding to what would have already been a week-to-week gain. Forecasts into early August for large parts of the region are hot and dry, potentially stressing the crop. This is a critical time for soybean development, so weather will continue to be one of the big drivers. […] The post Soybeans rise on weather concerns as wheat dips appeared first on Brownfield […]
A certified appraiser with Compeer Financial says many farmers are being more selective about buying farmland. Brent Wiest tells Brownfield buyer behavior has changed. “There’s still farmers and investors buying farmland, and there’s still competitive sales for high-quality properties. But they’re acting more disciplined than they were during the strongest parts of the market.” And […] The post Compeer appraiser: today’s farmland buyers are showing more discipline appeared first on […]
A conservation advocate says volunteer groups like hers have been standing in place for lost conservation technical assistance following USDA staff reductions. Michael Fields Agricultural Institute Advancement Director Kriss Marion helps to facilitate the Wisconsin Women in Conservation Network. “We are more of facilitation and support, helping people know what is possible and what they can […] The post WiWiC says NRCS staff reductions slow farmer access to programs appeared first […]
