U.S.-China summit leaves unanswered potato trade questions
The National Potato Council is hoping the recent trade meeting between U.S. and Chinese leaders addressed changing market concerns. CEO Kam Quarles tells Brownfield China is at the center of […]
North-central Ohio farmer says he’s concerned about long-term crop development
A north-central Ohio farmer says he’s concerned about long-term crop development after a slow start to the 2026 growing season. Owen Niese says he still has a few hundred acres left […]
Indiana planting season at a standstill, steady progress with 67 percent corn and soybeans planted
A west central Indiana farmer says spring planting remains at a standstill. Tyler Everett says recent cold and wet weather has impacted early crop development. “Everything is pretty well coming up,” he says. “We […]
Nebraska farmers say rain brings much-needed relief
Recent rainfall across parts of Nebraska will help improve drought conditions. Andy Jobman of Gothenburg says he’s wrapped up planting after an incredibility difficult start. “Planting conditions were really tough. […]
Kansas farmer describes drought’s toll on crops
A south-central Kansas farmer says the on-going drought is wreaking havoc on his crops. Craig Meeker says test weights for his winter wheat crop will likely be significantly lower […]
Soybeans, corn, wheat sharply higher to start the week
Soybeans finished the day sharply higher, July contracts were 36 cents higher at $12.13. Details emerged on Sunday from the trade deal between the U.S. and China. The soybean market […]
Peterson says year-round E15 legislation faces Senate hurdles, infrastructure challenges
The former chairman of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says there are still headwinds facing nationwide, year-round E15 legislation. Collin Peterson tells Brownfield he’s expecting legislation to have an uphill battle […]
NASA pushes next-gen soil testing and Earth data
NASA’s Earth Science Division Director says the agency is advancing its soil testing technology to deliver more precise field data. Dr. Karen St. Germain tells Brownfield, “We’re building our next-generation […]
NPPC backs updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans
The director of food policy for the National Pork Producers Council says the Trump administration’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans, implemented at the beginning of the year, are benefiting farmers and […]
USDA names Colton Buckley head of NRCS
The USDA has announced Colton Buckley as the Chief of its Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Buckley has previously served as Chief and as Associate Chief of NRCS, overseeing several of […]