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 […]
Mixed end to Tuesday’s session for corn, soybeans, wheat
Soybeans were mixed, mostly modestly higher, after another wide-ranging session. The trade’s monitoring harvest results in Brazil, while waiting for any signs of new demand from China. Crush demand is […]
PTx ArrowTube Seed Delivery System promises more consistent crop emergence
PTx showcased the ArrowTube seed delivery system at 2026 Commodity Classic. Caleb Stuber on the PTx strategic marketing team tells Brownfield ArrowTube relies on controlled acceleration and carefully placed friction […]
Wisconsin back to “unaffected” status for dairy HPAI, but new poultry losses
Wisconsin’s only dairy herd with highly-pathogenic avian influenza has been found disease-free. Ag Secretary Randy Romanski says Wisconsin has been returned to gold or unaffected status. “The affected farm in […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 3, 2026
May corn $4.46 and 1/2, up 3/4 centMay soybeans $11.70 and 1/2, up 6 and 1/2 centsMay soybean meal $314.70, up $1.80May soybean oil 62.82, up 8 pointsMay Chicago wheat […]
“From The Ground Up” project focuses on real-world conservation results
A farmer-led research project aims to improve the performance of conservation practices in the Midwest. Many farmers across Ohio and Missouri have been taking part in “From The Ground Up”, […]
FAPRI analysis highlights tradeoffs of expanded E15 policy
The director of the University of Missouri’s Food and Ag Policy Research Institute says an increase in E15 use would be positive for agriculture, but not a gamechanger. Seth Meyer […]
Potato growers urge farm bill passage, additional measures to remain competitive
The newly elected National Potato Council President says growers are cautiously optimistic passing a new farm bill and increasing exports will provide new opportunities this year. Michigan farmer Ben Sklarczyk tells Brownfield […]
Organic farmers concerned about USDA staff reductions
The leader of an organic farming organization says USDA staff reductions are impacting her member growers. Lori Stern with Marbleseed Organic Farmers tells Brownfield the loss of institutional knowledge at […]