Cash dairy prices mostly higher Thursday
Cash dairy prices were higher except for barrel cheese Thursday on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was up $0.0075 at $0.4825. Four sales were recorded, ranging from $0.4775 to […]
Brazil poised to develop domestic potash production
A major competitor to the U.S. for corn and soybean exports is poised to expand its domestic fertilizer production. Brazil Potash Corporation CEO Matt Simpson says the bulk of global […]
Brownfield’s Melanie Rice named president of National Agri-Marketing Association
Brownfield’s Melanie Rice was named president of the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) during its 2025 Convention held in Kansas City, Missouri. With more than sixteen hundred members, NAMA is the […]
Smith says new farm bill could improve trade uncertainty
Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith says a new farm bill may bring stability to ag producers impacted by trade disputes. He tells Brownfield he’s not a strong supporter of tariffs and […]
Export sales up on week for a handful of commodities
The USDA’s reporting good export sales for a few key commodities during the week ending April 10th. Corn and soybean export sales both saw week-to-week improvements, with Mexico the leading […]
Governors urge EPA to issue nationwide waiver for E15, expanded use of E10
A group of Midwestern governors has asked the Environmental Protection Agency to issue a nationwide emergency waiver for summertime sales of higher blends of ethanol. The governors say the waiver […]
Protecting U.S. agriculture from biotechnology threats
A U.S. Senator from Indiana says reliance on China for ag inputs makes the industry more vulnerable. Republican Todd Young tells Brownfield, “The Chinese understand this, and they have aimed […]
Central Illinois planting picks up
A central Illinois farmer says his area has seen a rush of planting activity this week. “Monday was go day. All you had to do was look across the landscape […]
Iowa fuel retailers receive RFIP grants, E15 momentum builds
One Midwestern state will see a boost in the number of fuel stations that offer E15. Monte Shaw, executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, says nearly $1 million […]
Roadway safety during planting season
Photo taken by Brent Barnett/Brownfield The start of planting season means an increase in large equipment on the roadways. Agronomist Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University says motorists should be […]