Wyffels Hybrids bringing new traits in 2026
Ryan Gentle, an agronomy manager with Wyffels Hybrids, told Brownfield at the 2025 Farm Progress Show that the company is bringing new corn traits to the market in 2026. He […]
Soybeans, corn up ahead of Labor Day weekend
Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, while still ending the week with modest losses. Soybeans continue to wait for some sign of progress in tariff talks between […]
Dairy group continues community engagement meetings
A dairy organization continues to bring farmers, neighbors, and local government officials together to discuss rural issues. Professional Dairy Producers President Paul Lippert tells Brownfield the Agricultural Community Engagement or […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: August 29, 2025
Sep. corn closed at $3.98, up 12 and 1/2 centsSep. soybeans closed at $10.36 and 3/4, up 8 and 1/2 centsSep. soybean meal closed at $283.60, down $2.70Sep. soybean oil […]
UPL announces approval for new corn herbicide at FPS25
Kathryn Ruddy, global & U.S. herbicide lead for UPL, told Brownfield at the 2025 Farm Progress Show that the company has received EPA approval for INTRAVA DX herbicide for use […]
Between the Rows Tour calls for 174-bushel averages
The Corn Marketing Program of Michigan expects yields in the state to fall below USDA’s estimate this year. Research and Agronomy Director Kristin Poley tells Brownfield the annual Between the […]
Iowa Corn president addresses ethanol tariff dispute with Brazil
The president of Iowa Corn says he hopes the ethanol tariff dispute with Brazil gets resolved sooner rather than later. Stu Swanson tells Brownfield he’s optimistic about a fair resolution […]
Iowa farmer concerned about lack of Chinese soybean purchases
A southeast Iowa soybean farmer says he’s concerned about the lack of soy purchases from China. Tom Adam, who also serves as president-elect of the Iowa Soybean Association, says China […]
Net farm income concerns persist
An economist with Creighton University says he’s concerned about the outlook for net farm incomes. Ernie Goss tells Brownfield that’s due to a number of factors. “The tariffs are having […]
John Deere intros new harvesting equipment & the latest on See & Spray advancements at FPS25
Nathan Kramer, global product marketing manager for John Deere, tells Brownfield the company introduced several advancements in harvesting capabilities at the 2025 Farm Progress Show. AUDIO: Nathan Kramer – John […]
