Brazil poised to develop domestic potash production
A major competitor to the U.S. for corn and soybean exports is poised to expand its domestic fertilizer production. Brazil Potash Corporation CEO Matt Simpson says the bulk of global […]
Brownfield’s Melanie Rice named president of National Agri-Marketing Association
Brownfield’s Melanie Rice was named president of the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) during its 2025 Convention held in Kansas City, Missouri. With more than sixteen hundred members, NAMA is the […]
Smith says new farm bill could improve trade uncertainty
Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith says a new farm bill may bring stability to ag producers impacted by trade disputes. He tells Brownfield he’s not a strong supporter of tariffs and […]
Export sales up on week for a handful of commodities
The USDA’s reporting good export sales for a few key commodities during the week ending April 10th. Corn and soybean export sales both saw week-to-week improvements, with Mexico the leading […]
Governors urge EPA to issue nationwide waiver for E15, expanded use of E10
A group of Midwestern governors has asked the Environmental Protection Agency to issue a nationwide emergency waiver for summertime sales of higher blends of ethanol. The governors say the waiver […]
Protecting U.S. agriculture from biotechnology threats
A U.S. Senator from Indiana says reliance on China for ag inputs makes the industry more vulnerable. Republican Todd Young tells Brownfield, “The Chinese understand this, and they have aimed […]
Central Illinois planting picks up
A central Illinois farmer says his area has seen a rush of planting activity this week. “Monday was go day. All you had to do was look across the landscape […]
Reynolds says she turned to prayer during ‘internal battle’ over 2026 decision
Governor Kim Reynolds says she spent””a whole lot of time” praying as she weighed whether to run for reelection. “This was an internal battle and sometimes those can be the […]
Iowa fuel retailers receive RFIP grants, E15 momentum builds
One Midwestern state will see a boost in the number of fuel stations that offer E15. Monte Shaw, executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, says nearly $1 million […]
Forecasters say high winds, hail, twisters possible in Iowa late today
Parts of Iowa are seeing scattered showers this morning, but Iowans will want to keep an eye on the sky late this afternoon and tonight as severe weather is possible. […]