Luke Lindberg of South Dakota has been confirmed as the USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. The U.S. Senate confirmed Lindberg’s nomination by a 77-18 vote Saturday ...

A central Kansas farmer says recent weather conditions have been a mixed bag for his crops. Paul Penner says timely rains and warmer temperatures have helped push his corn into the dough stage, but he ...

An American Soybean Association board member is concerned about the future of the farm bill. Bob Worth, who farms near Lake Benton in southwest Minnesota, tells Brownfield including the Nutrition ...

Fifteen farm families are representing the ag industry during this year’s Indiana State Fair. Nick DeKryger with Belstra Milling Company in Jasper County says the Featured Farmers program highlights ...

The U.S. Grains Council Vice President says the country is on track to set a new corn export record as trade negotiations move forward. Cary Sifferath tells Brownfield, “There’s a lot of pieces you ...

July 31, 2025 By John PerkinsFiled Under: Closing Futures / Livestock Briefs, Crops Markets, Dairy Markets, Livestock Markets, Market News, Markets Analysis ...

A northeast Iowa farmer says timely rains have improved alfalfa conditions this year. Matt Hoeft tells Brownfield his second cutting was slightly behind schedule. “That got a little bit farther along ...

Crop diseases and weed pressure have been some key topics at this year’s Ag PhD Field Day near Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Eastern Nebraska farmer Quentin Connealy says he continues to scout for tar ...

The past chairman of the U.S. Grains Council says new demand is necessary to lift the current price environment for farmers. Kansas farmer Brent Boydston tells Brownfield he’s excited about growing ...

The USDA’s ag price indices for June were mixed. The index of prices received dipped just 1.2% from May on decreases for corn, market eggs, strawberries, and cantaloupes against increases in cattle, ...

Several facility improvements will greet visitors to the 2025 Illinois State Fair. Kristi Jones, deputy director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, says millions of dollars have been invested ...

Some farmers and agronomists say the wet summer has created conditions that are conducive to disease and pest pressure. Nathan Popiel with UPL says tar spot has been an issue in many Corn Belt states.