From tractors and balers to cultivation equipment the focus is making farmers and ranchers more efficient.  Cort Morris product manager with Kubota says the company’s new high capacity, dual chamber square baler addresses one of the biggest issues facing agriculture – labor. “This machine will do the job of two balers,” he says. “So now you have […]

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A beef specialist with the University of Illinois Extension says it’s time for beef producers to prioritize profitability. “It is easy to make a profit with beef cows right now, but that’s not always going to be the case.” Travis Meteer says continued record prices in the cow/calf industry give producers the opportunity to maximize […]

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The National Pork Producers Council is focused on several issues early in 2026. NPPC CEO Bryan Humphreys says the health status of pigs and trade are top of mind. “To the new dietary guidelines, potential farm bill and Prop 12 fixes. And about everything in between.” He tells Brownfield the value of red meat is […]

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Agriculture has never been just about acres, animals, or equipment. It’s about people. It’s about families, partnerships, neighbors, and communities whose lives are tied to the land and to each other. Even when the work feels solitary, farming and ranching are never truly solo efforts. Every decision we make connects to someone else -a lender, […]

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