Plant breeders have developed a new oat variety. University of Minnesota Department of Agronomy and Plant Genetics professor Kevin Smith says “MN-Amber” is high-yielding with high test weight, grain ...

Photo courtesy of the United Soybean Board. A farmer in southeastern Minnesota is planning additional grain storage. Glenn Groth raises corn and soybeans in Winona County. “We’re kind of staying the ...

Photo by Brownfield's Erin Anderson. The CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture says the organization is focused on protecting the U.S. food supply in 2026. Ted McKinney ...

Brownfield's Kellan Heavican interviews Amy France. A Kansas farmer says the Food for Peace program transitioning to USDA could bring reliable, long-term demand for sorghum. Amy France says it’s been ...

Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions at 2026 DeWitt County IL SWCD annual meeting (Brownfield Photo) Things could be shaping up for a wet spring in the Corn Belt. Eric Snodgrass, chief atmospheric ...

The former chief economist for USDA says crop farmers are stuck in tight margins and are looking for a way out. “I’m not sure I’ve got a happy message,” Seth Meyer said, “which is I’m not sure what ...

The president of the National Pork Producers Council says the industry is developing federal legislation that would address California’s livestock confinement law. Duane Stateler says Proposition 12 ...

The executive director of the Dairy Business Association says several bills need to cross the finish line during the final weeks of the Wisconsin legislative session. Chad Zuleger tells Brownfield ...

An extension soil specialist says farmers are inquiring about phosphorous management in relation to high fertilizer prices. Dan Kaiser with the University of Minnesota says growers are concerned about ...

Brownfield's Meghan Grebner interviews Matt Makens. The transition from a La Nina to an El Nino – and what that means for weather. Meteorologist Matt Makens says a change in weather patterns is coming ...

Mar. Class III milk closed at $17.48, up 50 cents ...

As the cost of almost everything goes up. Cole Patrick from Compeer Financial tells Brownfield the cost of protecting the farm margins is going down with many changes in crop insurance, and some later ...