U.S. corn export inspections more than double year-ago levels
U.S. export inspections remain on pace to meet or exceed the USDA’s projection for the current marketing year. The USDA says corn inspections during the week ending November 13th were […]
Grassley: “partisan approach” likely on skinny farm bill
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley suggests partisanship in farm bill negotiations is unavoidable. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield Democrats want to undo changes made in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act […]
A Look at Input Cost Projections for 2026
In this Spotlight on Soybeans, University of Missouri Extension’s Ben Brown says per-acre input costs, like seed and fertilizer, will remain high for farmers in 2026. Listen to learn more! […]
Farm groups welcome tariff relief, but fertilizer price drops could lag, experts say
The head of The Fertilizer Institute says it could be a while before the recent removal of some fertilizer tariffs benefits farmers’ bottom line. Corey Rosenbusch tells Brownfield President Trump’s reciprocal […]
SW Minnesota dairy celebrates abundant feed supplies after ideal growing season
A dairy farmer in southwest Minnesota says there’s an abundance of feed for winter. Rita Vander Kooi of Worthington says it was a great growing season. “Well, like all dairy […]
Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association President announces departure
The president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association (IFCA) is leaving the position at the end of the year. Kevin Johnson says he’s accepted a position with the Illinois […]
Two new cases of HPAI confirmed in northern Indiana, 13,000 birds impacted
Two new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have been confirmed in northern Indiana. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the virus has been detected in a commercial […]
DDG price shifts could raise livestock feed costs in 2026
An ag economist with Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture says price shifts in dried distillers grains could raise feed costs in 2026. Michael Langemeier says changes in the grain markets impact […]
South American planting slows as southern Brazil, Argentina face emerging dry spell
The chief science fellow with Nutrien Ag Solutions says some weather concerns may be popping up in South America. Eric Snodgrass tells Brownfield, “Interesting start to their season, right? They […]
Nebraska farmer questions USDA’s record corn crop projection
A farmer in south central Nebraska says he’s skeptical of the latest supply and demand report from the USDA. Randy Uhramcher says the department is still projecting a record corn […]