U.S. exploring Venezuelan fertilizer purchases
The chief economist with The Fertilizer Institute says the Trump administration’s move to facilitate purchases of Venezuelan fertilizer products could eventually provide some relief for farmers facing high prices. […]
Analyst: weather conditions largely support South American crops
A market analyst says weather is generally favorable for South American corn and soybean producers. Don Roose, president of U.S. Commodities, tells Brownfield conditions can vary widely from northern Brazil […]
Ongoing drought threatens Western Corn Belt production outlook
An ag meteorologist says there’s no end in sight for on-going drought in the parts of the Western Corn Belt. Eric Hunt with the University of Nebraska Lincoln says conditions […]
Global market access challenges mounting for U.S. rice producers
Deputy Ag Secretary Stephen Vaden says global market access is becoming increasingly difficult for U.S. rice producers. “Rice is now one of the most distressed commodities,” he said Tuesday, “particularly […]
Former ag negotiator says Southeast Asia trade critical for U.S. agriculture’s future
A former U.S. chief agricultural negotiator says expanding trade relationships in Southeast Asia is critical to long-term growth for the ag industry. Ambassador Darci Vetter served in the Office of […]
Cottonwood Fire leaves “nothing left” across parts of Nebraska
A rancher in south-central Nebraska says an on-going wildfire has left widespread destruction across the region. Adam Grabenstein says the Cottonwood Fire near Gothenburg has burned more than 130,000 […]
FCS Financial Field Notes: More Than a Customer
FCS Financial is giving back to its member-owners in a big way this year. Chief Financial Officer Rick Krueger says the cooperative is returning $35 million in cash patronage. To […]
iFAB Tech Hub building momentum
A member of the U.S. House Ag Committee says a $51 million investment into the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Biomanufacturing (iFAB) Tech Hub is paying off. Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski says […]
Expanding Markets for Soy
Minnesota farmer Tom Frisch recently served as chair of the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council and says there were several takeaways. Frisch is also a volunteer firefighter and has […]
Anticipation builds for possible Trump biofuel policy reveal at White House event
The Trump administration could be poised to make a big announcement on biofuels policy next week. U.S Senator Chuck Grassley tells Brownfield he’s hopeful Renewable Volume Obligations for 2026 and […]