USDA reports good start to egg production in 2026
U.S. egg production started 2026 on a solid note. The USDA says 9.196 billion eggs were produced during January, up 2% on the year, with the average number of layers […]
Some Wisconsin ag bills forwarded to the Governor, others need Senate action
Several Wisconsin ag policy bills moved forward as the State Assembly wrapped up its session Friday. Bills that have already cleared the Senate and now head to Governor Tony Evers […]
Vermeer announces new Iowa facility to meet growing equipment demand
The leader of a Pella, Iowa-based equipment manufacturer says continued innovation and rising demand are fueling new manufacturing investments. Vermeer Corporation president and CEO Jason Andringa tells Brownfield the company […]
Economist: China’s politics, not prices, driving U.S. ag purchases
The chief commodities economist with StoneX Group says he’s recently become more optimistic about China buying more ag products from the United States. Arlan Suderman tells Brownfield President Xi Jinping […]
U.S. crop sector expected to face a challenging 2026
An ag economist at Ohio State University says the U.S. crop sector could face another challenging year in 2026. Professor emeritus Carl Zulauf says high input costs and ongoing policy uncertainty continues to pressure profit […]
USDA reports a big week for U.S. corn export inspections
The USDA is reporting a big week for corn export inspections. More than two million tons of corn left U.S. ports during the week ending February 19th, with most of […]
Lawsuit targets EPA dicamba approval for soybeans and cotton
Environmental and conservation groups are again asking a federal court to block the use of over-the-top dicamba in cotton and soybeans. In a petition challenging three recent label approvals, the […]
Grassley: Supreme Court silent on tariff refunds, Presidential powers
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley suggests the implications of last week’s Supreme Court ruling on President Trump’s use of tariffs aren’t fully known. “The Supreme Court was silent on whether refunds […]
Supreme Court tariff ruling clouds the future of U.S. trade deals
An ag economist says the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Trump’s use of tariffs could disrupt ongoing trade negotiations. Ian Sheldon with Ohio State University tells Brownfield, “A lot […]
State Tax Relief for Federal Disaster Payments
The Missouri Soybean Association has secured state tax relief for federal disaster assistance payments. In this Spotlight on Soybeans, Ben Travlos, the director of policy with the Missouri Soybean Association, […]