An ag economist with American Farm Bureau says record production costs in USDA’s September Farm Income Report reflect how much net farm income is eroding. Faith Parum tells Brownfield, “We continue to see a downturn in the farm economy and production expenses continue to increase.” The USDA is projecting 2026 net farm income at $158.4 […]
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An ag economist with the University of Illinois says the recent rally in the commodity markets could impact crop insurance payouts
A Michigan farmer says sporadic rain during the growing season has cut the top end off corn yield expectations. Matt Frostic
A senior meteorologist at BAM Weather says a strengthening El Niño weather pattern could limit harvest windows this fall. Brett Walts
The executive director of Indianapolis-based Midwest Food Bank says a planned expansion could help meet growing demand for food assistance. Todd
As harvest approaches, soybean farmers have an opportunity to help tell the story of the quality of U.S. soybeans. At the
The Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation at USDA says increased access to natural gas will help domestic fertilizer production grow.
At the 2026 Farm Progress Show, Brownfield talked with Kurt Maertens, BASF Technical Services Representative for Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois,
Cash dairy prices were mixed Friday to end the week at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0025 to $0.7525. One
The Trump administration is once again asking for feedback to help further define its proposed Waters of the United States rule.
