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Several Illinois ag groups are relieved that legislation calling for more than 24 hours notification before applying some agricultural chemicals has stalled in the General Assembly. Corey Lacey, environmental policy manager with the Illinois Soybean Association, tells Brownfield, “It said that any time a pesticide application happened within 1,500 feet of a school, or park […] The post Illinois ag groups relieved spray notification bill stalls appeared first on Brownfield […]

The latest U.S. Drought Monitor shows nearly three-quarters of the U.S. cattle herd is being impacted by significant drought conditions. Craig Uden, president of the Nebraska Cattlemen, says the lack of moisture is putting significant pressure on producers in his state. “We might have 1,000,000 cows that would be challenged as far as how they’re […] The post Drought impacting nearly three-quarters of U.S. cattle herd appeared first on Brownfield […]

An Indiana-based cooperative program is helping recent high school graduates find careers in agriculture. Eight students from across the state will be joining Keystone’s Securing Experience and Employee Development (SEED) Class of 2026.  The one-year, full-time developmental program is designed for young professionals to learn about Keystone’s business units, which include Grain, Energy, Agronomy, and Swine and Animal Nutrition.  More […] The post Keystone Cooperative announces 2026 SEED Professionals class appeared first on Brownfield Ag […]

The U.S. agriculture industry is still digesting the details of the EPA’s recently released draft fungicide strategy. Richard Gupton with the Ag Retailers Association tells Brownfield the strategy, which is 163 pages long, appears to align with EPA’s broader efforts on pesticide regulations related to the Endangered Species Act. “There doesn’t seem to be a lot of […] The post Agriculture still digesting draft EPA fungicide strategy appeared first on Brownfield Ag […]

In the Missouri Legislature’s final days of session, a southern Missouri lawmaker says it’s unclear whether a bill that would track Alpha-Gal Syndrome (AGS) cases in Missouri will cross the finish line. State Representative Matthew Overcast from House District 155 is the sponsor of House Bill 1855. “It basically requires labs report to the Department […] The post Fate of Missouri Alpha-Gal Syndrome tracking bill unclear in final days of […]

Soybean export sales fell to a marketing year low during the week ending April 30th. The USDA says old crop soybean sales were below average and while China was the leading buyer, it was a routine amount, as Beijing continues to favor beans from Brazil due to price. The U.S. and China are expected to […] The post Soybean, rice export sales drop to marketing year lows appeared first on […]

A west central Indiana farmer says another year of lower farm incomes has led to changes in his operation. Jason Brier, who grows corn and soybeans and does custom work in Warren and Fountain Counties, tells Brownfield, “We kind of rolled back on some fertilizer.”  He says, “Our fertility levels are very, very high, so […] The post Many farmers focused on cutting costs, finding revenue appeared first on Brownfield […]

Minnesota farmers faced inconsistent weather during the first month of planting. University of Minnesota Extension crops educator Dave Nicolai says overall, progress is ahead of normal. “We had crops starting to be planted even as early as the 11th of April, and I think for the first time in years we had soybeans going in […] The post Minnesota farmers navigate wet, dry, and cold spring planting extremes appeared first […]

Cash dairy prices were lower on Thursday except for nonfat dry milk at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.     Dry whey was down $0.0050 at $0.6950.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.03 at $1.63.  Four sales were recorded, ranging from $1.5950 to $1.63.  Cheese barrels were down $0.0150 at $1.60.  No sales were recorded.  Butter was down $0.01 at $1.63. No sales were recorded.  Nonfat dry milk was up $0.0025 at $2.2950.  One sale was recorded at that price.  The post Cash dairy prices mostly lower Thursday appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.