Spring fertilizer outlook: TFI assesses product availability and blocked trade route impacts
Most phosphate fertilizer supplies have reached the U.S. for spring planting, but some products could face availability risks amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Veronica Nigh with the Fertilizer Institute […]
DEKALB® and Asgrow® 2025 Yield Winners
The DEKALB® corn and Asgrow® soybean brands recognized their 2025 yield winners during Commodity Classic last week in San Antonio, Texas. In this episode of Managing for Profit, DEKALB technical […]
An active, moisture-laden pattern to continue for the Heartland; colder air on the move
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across most of the country. The eastern U.S. has the greatest likelihood of experiencing warmer-than-normal […]
An active, moisture-laden pattern to continue for the Heartland; colder air on the move
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across most of the country. The eastern U.S. has the greatest likelihood of experiencing warmer-than-normal […]
Weather, temps vary across the Heartland; much need rainfall in parts of the Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, cloudy, mild weather is gradually replacing previously chilly conditions. Many Midwestern producers are welcoming a turn toward wetter weather, following a rather dry winter that left […]
Channel Seeds focused on improved genetics in 2026
Brandi Payne, technical portfolio lead for corn with Channel Seeds, told Brownfield at the 2026 Commodity Classic that the company’s 2026 seed lineup is focused on bringing farmers the latest […]
AMVAC unveils new rootworm control product at 2026 Commodity Classic
Visitors to the AMVAC booth at 2026 Commodity Classic heard about solutions to help them be more profitable. Mark Foster, Director of Global Commercial Operations, tells Brownfield AMVAC offers proven […]
Feeder cattle mixed waiting on direct trade
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were up, feeders were mixed ahead of wide-spread direct business. April live cattle closed $1.02 higher at $234.12 and June live cattle closed […]
Are flex-fuel vehicles making a comeback?
Ethanol leaders are focused on bringing nationwide E15 to consumers, but the E85 blend is starting to get more attention. Troy Bredenkamp with the Renewable Fuels Association tells Brownfield that […]
Trump administration says America First trade policy cutting deficit, boosting fairness
The Trump administration says its America First trade policy approach is working. The 2026 Trade Policy Agenda released by the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office says since the President began implementing […]