21+ hour, 50+ min ago  (150+ words) April 8, 2026 By Meghan Grebner Filed Under: Livestock, Livestock Markets, Livestock Markets, Market News, Markets Analysis Direct cash cattle trade activity remains quiet." Bids have been non-existent." Asking prices have surfaced in Texas at $250-plus live, but the rest of cattle…...

18+ hour, 36+ min ago  (273+ words) April 8, 2026 By Jared White Filed Under: Ag Policy, Crops, Livestock, News Three years of research and hundreds of farmer surveys have led to a new policy brief aiming to diversify the Corn Belt." The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology…...

17+ hour, 55+ min ago  (135+ words) April 8, 2026 By Meghan Grebner Filed Under: Crops, Illinois, News He tells Brownfield, "I do'know of'farmers that'haven't'prepaid or locked in any prices, so'they're'really going to be feeling the weight of'what's'going on." Corkill says he'hasn't'changed his planting intentions because of recent events....

18+ hour, 42+ min ago  (169+ words) April 8, 2026 By Brent Barnett Filed Under: Ag Weather, Crops, Human Interest, News A climatologist says extended forecasts show favorable conditions for planting season in some parts of the Corn Belt. Justin Glisan is the state climatologist for Iowa and says,…...

21+ hour, 3+ min ago  (460+ words) April 8, 2026 By Cyndi Young Filed Under: Agri News Column, Two Cents There has never been more information available to farmers than there is today, and yet, in many ways, it's never been harder to know who or what to trust....

18+ hour, 59+ min ago  (47+ words) Brownfield Ag News Another solid year-over-year gain in broiler placements Broiler hatchery numbers were up on the year, continuing to imply bigger chicken production in 2026. Add Comment Cancel Reply Your email address will not be published....

17+ hour, 8+ min ago  (323+ words) April 8, 2026 By Meghan Grebner Filed Under: Closing Futures / Livestock Briefs, Livestock, Livestock Markets, Livestock Markets, Market News, Markets Analysis At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were higher, optimistic about higher direct business and the lower move in…...

18+ hour, 16+ min ago  (157+ words) April 8, 2026 By Brent Barnett Filed Under: Ag Weather, Crops, Human Interest, News, Pest Management An agronomy expert says growers should prioritize pest management during the 2026 growing season. George Huckabay is the lead agronomist for Vive Crop Protection" "The biggest thing…...

17+ hour, 54+ min ago  (14+ words) Not a golden age: ag economists warn of financial pressure on farmers'Brownfield Ag News...

18+ hour, 54+ min ago  (44+ words) Brownfield Ag News U. S. ethanol exports hit more than one month high, margins improve April 8, 2026 By John Perkins Filed Under: Biofuels, Biofuels, Corn, Ethanol, Exports, News, Renewable Energy, Renewable Fuels...