Adding value to each acre. Hear Don Wyss, Indiana soybean grower, explain how he is finding more value per acre with high-oleic soybeans grown for use in food and feed. The post Growing High-Oleic Soybeans appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
A Michigan farmer says growing demand for triticale is helping to diversify rotations and marketing opportunities. Sixth-generation grower Janna Fritz says her farm has been growing the crop for seed on and off for the past few years. “We have found dairy farmers up in our area are looking at it predominantly for that forage […] The post USDA expands triticale crop insurance for 2026 as growers see rising demand […]
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Cash dairy prices were mixed on Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0050 at $0.70. Two sales were recorded at $0.6950 and $0.70. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0075 at $1.6225. Two sales were recorded at $1.6225 and $1.6325. Cheese barrels were unchanged at $1.60. No sales were recorded. Butter was up $0.0350 at $1.6650. Twenty-two sales were recorded, ranging from $1.63 to $1.67. Nonfat dry milk was down $0.0050 at $2.29. One sale was recorded at that price. The post Cash dairy prices end week mixed appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
A young farmer says providing a space for 4-H youth to raise livestock has been an inspiring addition to incorporate into their operation. Taylor Schomaker says she recently started a free sponsorship program that pairs youth with animals to be shown at the local fair. “It’s one thing to watch your own kids grow, we […] The post Michigan young farmer’s 4-H initiative helps youth work hands-on with livestock appeared […]
The president of the U.S. Meat Export Federation says China could return as a buyer of U.S. beef after going more than a year without purchases. Dan Halstrom says Presidents Trump and Xi are set to meet next week. “We do know that beef is on the list along with soybeans and other ag products,” he says. […] The post U.S. beef exports still face China setback, but rising value and trade […]
U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says it’s time for Congress to pass year-round E15 legislation once and for all. “Our producers have waited long enough. It is time to make sure we deliver the certainty they deserve, and that starts by having a vote in the House.” The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield that House Speaker Mike […] The post Rep. Hinson presses for E15 vote as fuel prices surge appeared first […]