Dry weather and disease could drive Soybean Cyst Nematode surge in 2026
Dry conditions and disease pressure are expected to increase soybean cyst nematode populations going into 2026. BASF seed treatment product manager Jeremiah Mullock says areas of late season drought are […]
Corn growers applaud California’s E15 law, eye 1.3 billion-gallon ethanol market
The director of public policy and renewable fuels with the National Corn Growers Association says California’s move to allow sales of E15 is a win for corn farmers. Matt Ziegler […]
Brazil on track for record soybean exports as U.S. loses market share
Brazil is on pace to reach record soybean export volumes in 2025. Ag economist Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says this isn’t a surprise. “What it is, you’re seeing Brazil take […]
Congresswoman questions support for competing soybean exporter amid farm aid talks
A member of the House Ag Committee says farmers on her Agriculture Advisory Council are questioning the Trump administration’s recent $20 billion bailout of Argentina. Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski tells Brownfield, […]
Ricketts pushes for more ag trade deals, year-round E15 access
A U.S. Senator says lawmakers should focus on expanding market opportunities for American agriculture once the federal government shutdown ends. Pete Ricketts of Nebraska says there are opportunities to secure […]
Ohio State Extension launches statewide forage quality initiative
Ohio State University Extension has launched a statewide effort to help livestock producers better understand feeding challenges heading into the winter months. Ted Wiseman, with Perry County Extension, says variable […]
IATP: Farm bill should strengthen diverse, local food systems
A policy specialist with the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy says the next farm bill needs to support farmers at all scales. “It’s not a good time to be […]
Craig says Trump tariffs are squeezing farmers from all sides
The Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee suggests Trump administration trade policies are devastating the ag economy. Minnesota Democrat Angie Craig tells Brownfield farmers are hurting and need help. […]
Iowa farmer sees yield loss after scaling back fungicide use
A farmer from western Iowa says he pulled back on fungicide purchases this year and is starting to see the results at harvest. Kevin Ross says corn yields have been […]
Fire and farm safety tips for farmers at harvest
Fire prevention helps farmers stay safe at harvest. Dry fields, low humidity, high winds, and hot farm equipment have been causing harvest fires across the Midwest. Gale Blomenkamp with the […]