Agriculture News
USTR: Trade talks aim to expand exports for U.S. soybeans
The U.S. Trade Representative says the Trump administration remains committed to strengthening U.S. soybean exports. Ambassador Jamieson Greer says President Trump’s tariff strategy is bringing countries to the bargaining table. “We’ve
Biofuels supporters push for year-round E15 in farm bill amendment
Biofuels supporters say they’re cautiously optimistic that a new legislative proposal expanding sales of ethanol will finally move forward in Congress. Brian Jennings, CEO of the American Coalition for
Potato planting has started in Wisconsin
Potato planting has begun in Wisconsin, as fields start to dry out after a very wet April. Ryan Walther with Alsom Farms and Produce tells Brownfield they have three planters
Vaden: USDA working to restore trust in ag data
The USDA says it has a plan to rebuild farmers’ trust in USDA data. USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden tells Brownfield the agency’s data is valuable, but there’s a misunderstanding
Farmers continue to prioritize input cost management
High input costs continue to impact farm finances for growers across the country. On this episode of Managing for Profit, three Iowa farmers outline some of their decision making to
U.S. milk production continues to go up
Milk production continues to go up in the United States. USDA’s National Ag Statistics Service says March production was up 2.4 percent, and the January-through-March first quarter milk production was
Many farmers utilize life insurance for farm financing
A financial advisor says farmers can often get financing for farm expenses without going to the bank. Mary Jo Irmen with FiscalBridge LLC tells Brownfield the key is in a
Farmer says next two growing seasons could test farm finances
A central Iowa farmer says the next two growing seasons will test many farmers financially. Morey Hill says the price of diesel is impacting budgets in 2026. “Kind of used
Iowa farmer plans more soybeans as input costs shape planting decisions
A farmer in eastern Iowa says he intends to plant more soybeans than corn this year. Dave Walton farms near the Mississippi River… “Normally we put in a little bit
Soybeans, products see profit taking, corn and wheat finish mixed
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. The trade is waiting for any clarity on a major trade meeting with China, expected to happen next month. The ongoing
