Southern rust moves north, impacts Midwest crops in 2025
An agronomist in northwest Illinois says there were highs and lows for farmers in 2025. Brianna Gehrig with Brevant Seeds tells Brownfield corn and soybean growers saw a lot of […]
Southern rust moves north, impacts Midwest crops in 2025
An agronomist in northwest Illinois says there were highs and lows for farmers in 2025. Brianna Gehrig with Brevant Seeds tells Brownfield corn and soybean growers saw a lot of […]
IDOA focuses on global relationships to grow markets for Illinois farm products
The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says increasing trade opportunities for the state’s producers remains a top priority in the new year. Jerry Costello says the agency looks […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: January 6, 2026
Mar. corn $4.44, down 1/2 centMar. soybeans $10.56 and 1/4, down 5 and 3/4 centsMar. soybean meal $299.50, down 40 centsMar. soybean oil 49.40, down 47 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.10 […]
November 2025 dairy production down, but still above 2024
USDA says November dairy products production was mostly below the October totals, but higher than year-ago levels. Total cheese output was 1.22 billion pounds, 5.9% above 2024 but 3.4% below […]
Real Farmers, Real Answers: Michigan Farm Bureau helps tackle tough consumer questions
Michigan Farm Bureau is working to strengthen farmer connections with consumers through the new Real Farmers, Real Answers effort. Promotion and Education Committee chair and Jackson County farmer Alysa Sanford […]
Nebraska corn farmer rethinks fungicide use after southern rust damage
A farmer in southeast Nebraska says 2025 delivered a costly lesson about disease management. Logan Bredemeier, who’s a young farmer, says he chose not to apply fungicide to reduce input […]
Expanding E15 use pushes ethanol blend rate to record levels
The chief economist for the Renewable Fuels Association says the U.S. ethanol blend rate hit a record high during the fall. Scott Richman tells Brownfield ethanol accounted for more than […]
MSU research targets profitability and growth in controlled environment agriculture
Michigan State University researchers are developing more financial resources to help controlled environment growers succeed. Horticulture economics doctoral student Megan Burritt tells Brownfield, “Everybody is considering, as you’re trying to […]
Phosphate fertilizer prices expected to stay high in 2026 as China export limits persist
The vice president of fertilizer with Stone X Group says the price of phosphate fertilizer isn’t likely to fall much in 2026. Josh Linville says China’s restriction of phosphate exports […]