Middle Eastern conflict compounding already volatile fertilizer markets
The executive director of government relations with GROWMARK says U.S. farmers were facing fertilizer challenges even before the Middle Eastern conflict closed the flow of products through the Strait of […]
Michigan Senator Slotkin pushes for farm bill as President Trump weighs in
A Democratic member of the U.S. Senate Ag Committee says she hopes President Trump’s recent call to pass a farm bill can bring legislation forward. Michigan’s Elissa Slotkin says, “The […]
ACE says permanent E15 legislation could bring fuel market stability and certainty for U.S. corn farmers
A biofuels group says increasing domestic ethanol production could help lower fuel costs and boost corn demand for U.S. farmers. Brian Jennings, CEO of the American Coalition for Ethanol, says […]
Efficiency Matters
Fertilizer economics aren’t just about price per ton anymore. Learn more about maximizing return on investment in this Managing for Profit on Brownfield. The post Efficiency Matters appeared first on Brownfield […]
A big change in weather underway up North; elsewhere, severe storms, Summer-like for many
Across the Corn Belt, a few showers and thunderstorms are developing in advance of an approaching cold front. Chilly air has begun to settle across the Dakotas and the upper […]
Higher moves in soybeans, corn, and wheat
Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. The market moved higher as there have been some talks about peace negotiations in the Middle East – and leaned heavily into […]
Time is right for new, young cattle producers
A consultant says this is a good time for young people to consider starting a beef cattle operation. Dan Schaefer of Schaefer Beef Consulting tells Brownfield the combination of aging […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 25, 2026
May corn $4.67 and 1/4, up 4 and 3/4 centsMay soybeans $11.71 and 3/4, up 16 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal $319.80, down $2.60May soybean oil 67.10, up 137 pointsMay […]
Minnesota FSA reports strong uptake of Farmer Bridge Assistance Program
The state Farm Service Agency director for Minnesota says the distribution of Farmer Bridge Assistance payments is going smoothly. “We’ve got a good success rate on that.” Kurt Blomgren tells […]
Illinois Farm Bureau continues push for estate tax relief
The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau (IFB) says estate tax relief is one of the organization’s top priorities during the General Assembly’s spring session. Phillip Nelson says the Family […]