EU, other countries may reassess U.S. ag agreements after tariff ruling
An ag economist says he’s watching how countries respond now that the U.S. Supreme Court has removed President Trump’s ability to issue broad tariffs with emergency powers. Ben Brown with […]
Biofuel rules, China trade could shift U.S. corn and soybean acres
The chief commodities economist with Stone X Group says the biggest factors shaping farmer planting decisions might not show up in USDA’s planting intentions data. Arlan Suderman says the Trump […]
Farm bankruptcies rise in 2025, ag attorney urges early financial reviews for 2026
An ag attorney says as farm bankruptcies increase across the Midwest, proactive financial reviews could be a critical risk management strategy. Joe Peiffer with Ag and Business Legal Strategies says reviewing […]
Great Lakes wheat grower network boosting production with high management strategies
An extension educator says a large plant biomass has been key in maximizing grain fill and reaching higher wheat yields. Michigan State University’s Dennis Pennington tells Brownfield, “Sometimes we’ve tended […]
Economist says U.S. farmland values are outpacing rental income
A new study from Ohio State University indicates a shift is occurring in the farmland market. Professor emeritus Carl Zulauf says U.S. land values have started to outpace the rise in rental […]
New farm bill includes more than conservation & nutrition
A Wisconsin Congressman says the new farm bill includes more than conservation, nutrition, and trade improvements. Derrick Van Orden tells Brownfield there’s language to help local meat processors. “We’ve got […]
Dairy Margin Coverage payments possible for January as enrollment deadline nears
USDA’s Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation says only a few days remain for dairy farmers to enroll in the newly improved Dairy Margin Coverage Program for 2026. Richard Fordyce tells Brownfield, […]
Avian influenza found in southwestern Indiana county for the first time since 2024
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been confirmed in Daviess County, Indiana for the first time since 2024. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the virus was detected in a commercial turkey […]
Michigan potato growers call for water districts to protect irrigation access
Potato growers are concerned the State of Michigan could reclassify streams in a way that would limit irrigation availability. Potato Growers of Michigan Incorporated Executive Director Kelly Turner tells Brownfield […]
New equipment plants signal manufacturing strength, not full ag rebound
U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says the equipment manufacturing sector is picking up steam nationally. “I’ve been very happy to hear jobs are coming back to Iowa, whether it’s construction or […]