U.S. House Ag Committee advances skinny farm bill
The U.S. House Ag Committee has passed a skinny farm bill. U.S. Congressman Dusty Johnson from South Dakota tells Brownfield the markup process had a few “dust ups,” but that’s […]
Trade tensions with Spain could create uncertainty for U.S. corn demand
President Trump this week threatened to cut off trade with Spain after the country refused U.S. access to military bases for operations tied to strikes on Iran. Ag economist Greg […]
Michigan donations nearly double on National FFA Gives Day to fund classroom grants and ag education
The Michigan FFA Foundation executive director says supporters of this year’s National FFA Gives Day were able to hit new milestones in the state. Alex Schnabelrauch tells Brownfield a match program during the […]
Some farmers finding basis opportunities in the corn market
The co-founder of AgMarket.net says continued demand for U.S. corn is bringing basis opportunities for some farmers. Matt Bennett, who also farms in central Illinois, says growers need to be […]
Global markets help drive U.S. pork carcass value
Maximizing the value of U.S. pork. Andy Tauer, vice president of International Market Development with the National Pork Board, says exports to Mexico hit a record in 2025. “Overall, demand […]
Market analyst watching China closely as geopolitics could influence commodity prices
A senior market advisor with Total Farm Marketing says the market is closely watching China’s reaction to recent geopolitical events. Naomi Blohm says the country continues to have a strong influence on […]
Working with Experts
Working with the experts – In challenging economic times, it’s even more important to base fertilizer purchasing decisions on a soil test and consult with a nutrient expert. Learn more in this […]
Weather, temps vary across the Heartland; more needed rainfall in parts of the southern Corn Belt
Across the Corn Belt, following another night of heavy rain, pockets of flooding persist across southern sections of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio. The East Fork of the White River […]
An active pattern to continue across the Heartland; cooler to colder air on the move
Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across most of the country. Colder-than-normal conditions will be confined to the […]
Corteva Agriscience Expert Warns 2026 Will Be Challenging, Urges Growers to Prioritize Pre-Emergence and Product Stewardship
Corteva Agriscience U.S. Crop Protection Technical Lead Dr. Eric Scherder tells Brownfield that 2026 is shaping up to be a challenging year for farmers across the country. With tight margins […]