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Passing the farm or ranch onto the next generation is a challenge that continues to plague the ag industry.   Brett Kenzy, Region III Director and a backgrounder from South Dakota says there isn’t an easy answer, but it starts with creating opportunity.  “R-CALF’s platform of M-COOL, of Checkoff reform, of competitive markets, and good trade policies,” he says.  “That is going to create the foundation […] The post Ensuring there’s a future for the next generation of cattle producers appeared first on […]

Private property rights remain a priority. Shad Sullivan, who chairs the property rights committee for R-CALF and raises cattle in Colorado and Texas tells Brownfield, “Every issue that we work on at R-CALF USA is all about liberty.” He says defending property rights is crucial.  “Those issues affect local, rural communities,” he says.  “That’s what […] The post Defending property rights to protect rural communities appeared first on Brownfield Ag […]

The Indiana Soybean Alliance is giving FFA members a firsthand look at innovation with a donation of soy-based Goodyear tires. Lisa Chaudion, Indiana FFA Foundation executive director, says it helps support the organization’s travel needs and highlights new uses for the commodity.  “It’s not just about the food production and what’s happening with those products, but also about […] The post Soy-Based tires showcase new demand for Indiana soybeans through FFA partnership appeared […]

The government relations director for the Wisconsin Farmers Union says the U.S. Senate can address several key issues facing dairy farmers.  Michelle Ramirez-White says the Senate version of the farm safety-net is a good first step.  “We would really like to see this farm bill take some steps further in addressing the symptom of a […] The post Farm groups urging the U.S. Senate to strengthen dairy policy in the […]

The commodity markets have been monitoring major news updates: the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, favorable crop development weather in the U.S, and South American crop ratings. On this episode of Managing for Profit, a grain market economist says it’s time for growers to assess their marketing plans. The post Assessing your marketing strategy appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

A north-central Iowa farmer is finishing up herbicide applications. Caleb Renner of Klemme says fieldwork has progressed rapidly so far. “Planting went really, really well. We got done, I want to say just the beginning of May, which I don’t remember the last time we’ve gotten done that early.” He tells Brownfield there’s less than […] The post North central Iowa farmer reports smooth spring and healthy crops appeared first […]

Live and feeder cattle were mixed, adjusting spreads, looking ahead to tomorrow’s cattle on feed report and waiting for direct trade to develop.  Direct cash cattle trade activity remains sluggish. A few asking prices have been reported in Texas at $260 and $262. The rest of the trade remains quiet with bids very elusive. Due […] The post Cattle mixed ahead of COF report, hogs see steady cash trade appeared […]

Soybeans finished the day higher.  The USDA announced a sale of 13.7 million bushels of soybeans Wednesday to unknown destinations, the bulk of which is marked for delivery for the 2026-27 marketing year. The big question remains if the buyer is China.  Following the recent drop in prices, US soybeans are more attractive to buyers on […] The post Soybeans, corn higher on Wednesday appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Adams County, Iowa farmer Ray Gaesser says his farm was hit by a tornado the morning of June 11th. “I watched our strong winds out of the west turn to the east,” he said. “And then it got deathly quiet and I ran back to the basement. Within a minute or two we could hear […] The post Tornado damages Corning farm, but farmer grateful no injuries appeared first on […]