The president of the South Dakota Farm Bureau says costs remain high as farmers prepare for the 2026 growing season. Scott VanderWal tells Brownfield land rents are one of the biggest expenses, and farmers are struggling to negotiate with landowners. “There are people out there who will pay $100 or $200 an acre more than […]

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When dairy farmer Edward Wittorff from Douglas County, Missouri wants to adjust the genetics in his dairy herd, he follows a simple philosophy: fix what can be fixed. “What needs to be fixed the most is what needs to be concentrated on and you can pick the genetics that excel on what you need to […]

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The dean of the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources at the University of Missouri says work on the Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education and Training Lab is on schedule. Chris Daubert tells Brownfield “we’re putting in the finishing touches, equipment is coming in. The summertime will be spent building out the facility […]

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A United Soybean Board director believes biofuels can help turn around the grain markets. Lawrence Sukalski grows corn and soybeans near Fairmont in southern Minnesota. “Biodiesel and E15, all that is needed (so) we can use more product up.” He tells Brownfield Congress needs to act on nationwide E15. “I think they’re trying to work […]

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