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 […]
Precision Planting / PTx focus on efficency and autonomy at FPS25
Mike Schlitt, strategic marketing manager with Precision Planting, says the company is focused on increasing farmer efficiency at this year’s Farm Progress Show while also demonstrating the latest in autonomous […]
Temps to take-on an early, Fall “feel”; moisture opportunities for some
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of below-normal temperatures in the central and eastern U.S., aside from hotter-than-normal weather across peninsular Florida. Unusual heat will […]
Three eastern Ohio counties will see crop insurance expansion for soybeans in 2026
The deputy executive director of the Ohio Soybean Association says three eastern Ohio counties will see a federal crop insurance expansion in 2026. Brandon Kern says the organization recently submitted […]
Concerning start to crop marketing year
The chief market strategist with Zaner Ag Hedge says the September 1st start of the new crop marketing year for corn and soybeans brings some concerns. Ted Seifried says low […]
Expanding aquaculture opportunities for U.S. soybean farmers
The research director for the Soy Aquaculture Alliance says the industry’s rapid expansion is an opportunity to increase demand for U.S. soybeans. Amrit Bart says soy is a consistent source of […]
EPA eyes clarity on WOTUS definition, rule
The nation’s top environmental official says the EPA is in the final stages of a Waters of the U.S. rule and that could bring stability to the ag industry. During […]