Agriculture

An extension educator worries how higher costs will impact growing demand for local foods spurred during the pandemic. “Locally grown produce is not always the lowest cost option and it’s very, very challenging for market for growers.” Community Food Systems Educator Mariel Borgman with Michigan State University tells Brownfield pricing products is challenging for farmers as they balance higher labor and input costs with fair prices for consumers. “All of […]

The Missouri Soybean Association’s Bay research farm is field testing emerging ag technologies. MoSoy Director of Agronomy and Research Eric Oseland tells Brownfield Bay farm is taking a ‘smart farm’ approach to find best practices for farmers. “Most farmers are pretty innovative, and they are very willing to adapt and adopt these new technologies,” he said. “But a lot of them are also really expensive and they’re a big investment.” […]

Compeer Financial dairy lending specialist Greg Steele says dairy farmers are dealing with a lot of volatility, from record high milk prices to near record feed costs.  He says lingering effects of the pandemic are combining with inflationary pressure to create an even more challenging environment, but suggests there’s plenty of opportunity. ...

Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Kellan Heavican will cover the Waters Of The US (WOTUS) Roundtable with Kansas Livestock Association on Monday June 6, 2022. ...

Brownfield Anchor/Reporter Mark Dorenkamp will cover the Export Exchange, an event presented by US Grains Council, Growth Energy, and Renewable Fuels Association, October 13, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. ...

In the USDA’s first look at beef and pork production for 2023, beef is projected to decline while pork is expected to increase slightly. In this Managing for Profit, University of Missouri livestock economist Scott Brown talks about what that means for producers, consumers, and the all-important bottom line. AUDIO: Managing for Profit, University of Missouri Scott Brown ...