Economist says recent soybean rally could help improve farmer profitability in 2026
An ag economist at Purdue University says the recent rally in soybean prices could help improve farmer profitability in 2026. Michael Langemeier tells Brownfield, “With the movement we’re seeing in prices right now, […]
One Earth Energy prioritizing carbon sequestration amid strong ethanol demand
The CEO of One Earth Energy says demand for the Illinois-based ethanol plant’s product is high, but the industry does face challenges. Steve Kelly says reducing the company’s carbon footprint […]
Soybean growers expand fungicide use amid disease pressure
A technical marketing manager for fungicides says more soybeans growers are incorporating fungicide applications into their disease management programs. Kim Tutor with BASF says the return on investment for farmers […]
Brownfield Ag News 2025 Trade Talk interviews
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Inside D.C: New farm aid coming, but trade signals ‘messy’
The co-director of Texas A&M’s Ag and Food Policy Center says it’s going to be more challenging for the Trump administration to estimate trade damages for new farmer ad-hoc relief. […]
Inside D.C: New farm aid coming; trade signals ‘messy’
The co-director of Texas A&M’s Ag and Food Policy Center says it’s going to be more challenging for the Trump administration to estimate trade damages for new farmer ad-hoc relief. […]
MFU delegates sound alarm on farm economy, demand new farm bill
Minnesota Farmers Union developed resolutions around what members describe as a farm crisis during their annual convention in late November. MFU president Gary Wertish says long-term reforms are necessary to […]
Pre-enrollment opens Wednesday for Illinois cover crop insurance incentive
The bureau chief for land and water resources with the Illinois Department of Agriculture says farmers who planted cover crops have an opportunity to save on their crop insurance premiums. […]
Grassley says farmer assistance talks have gone quiet
The status of financial assistance for farmers from the Trump administration remains unclear. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley was asked by Brownfield Tuesday morning what he’s hearing on potential payments. “Not […]
Economist says long-term tariff impacts won’t be clear for several years
A long-time agricultural economist says the full effect of the Trump administration’s use of tariffs won’t be felt for a few years. Dr. David Kohl, professor emeritus at Virginia Tech […]