Michigan State University researchers are developing more financial resources to help controlled environment growers succeed. Horticulture economics doctoral student Megan Burritt tells Brownfield, “Everybody is considering, as you’re trying to

The vice president of fertilizer with Stone X Group says the price of phosphate fertilizer isn’t likely to fall much in 2026.  Josh Linville says China’s restriction of phosphate exports

The USDA has a new chief economist.  Dr. Justin Benavidez has been selected to replace the retiring Dr. Seth Meyer. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says Benavidez brings strong policy experience,

An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says the USDA’s latest ad-hoc assistance program will likely impact some acreage decisions this spring. Ben Brown says using planted acres to

An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says the USDA’s latest ad-hoc assistance program will likely impact some acreage decisions this spring. Ben Brown says using planted acres to

Ag tax credits will get attention in the Missouri Legislative session. State Senator Jason Bean from the Missouri Bootheel has pre-filed a bill (SB 864) that would address the sunset

The Ohio Soybean Association is focused on implementing policies that support the advancement of the state’s ag industry in 2026. Brandon Kern, deputy executive director, says rising input costs and

Cash dairy prices remained mixed Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, with steady cheese and higher butter prices.    Dry whey was down $0.01 at 0.7150. One sale was recorded at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.35.  One sale was recorded at that

A state corn growers association director says authorizing higher blends of ethanol could provide much-needed price support for producers. Jan TenBensel, a farmer from McCook, Nebraska, says nationwide, year-round E15

A fifteen-year partnership with the National 4-H Council and Tractor Supply Company has raised more than $25 million to support local 4-H programs nationwide. Jill Bramble, president and CEO of the