The director of the USDA’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) says the agency is working to strengthen the nation’s ability to quickly identify and respond to biological risks that could impact the security of the U.S. food supply. Dr. Jaye Hamby tells Brownfield, “You think about invasive emerging species, they can devastate crops, […]
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May corn $4.69 and 3/4, up 6 and 1/2 centsMay soybeans $11.68 and 1/2, up 6 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal
The president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says continuing to fund upgrades on America’s inland waterway system is vital for
Crop Production Network researchers estimate soybean diseases reduced yields by about five percent last year. Plant pathologist Marty Chilvers tells Brownfield, “It’s really
The president of U.S. Commodities expects U.S. corn acreage to be down 4 to 5 million acres in 2026. Don Roose
U.S. Senator Joni Ernst is voicing frustration over prolonged delays in federal approval of year-round E15, calling the policy a win-win
The Nebraska Legislature’s Ag Committee is working to the state’s century-old brand law on Thursday. During a hearing on Thursday, Chairman
Commercial red meat production in the U.S. during February 2026 was 4.145 billion pounds. The USDA says that was 2% less
A western Wisconsin farmer says preparations for spring are going well, despite last weekend’s blizzard. Shane Goplin says, “With two feet
An ag economist says tensions in the Middle East are causing global supply disruptions for nitrogen fertilizers. David Widmar with Agricultural
