U.S.-Canada trade tensions raise potash concerns for Minnesota farmer
A central Minnesota farmer says escalating U.S.-Canada trade tensions are adding uncertainty to the potash market. “We’re hearing potash won’t be one of the things affected,” Cordell Huebsch tells Brownfield. […]
Soybeans see profit taking as corn, wheat close mixed
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Hot, dry weather in parts of the region could limit yield potential, with more private firms lowering their outlooks this week. […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 2, 2026
Dec. corn $5.43 and 1/2, down 2 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $13.10 and 1/4, down 7 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $342.90, down $2.80Oct. soybean oil 70.64, down 181 pointsDec. […]
Broiler numbers dip on week, rise on year
Broiler hatchery numbers were mixed. The USDA says 250.686 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, falling 1.237 million on the week partially due to high temperatures in some states, […]
HUMA: carbon gives foliar crop nutrition an edge over salt
The chief sales and marketing officer for HUMA says carbon has advantages over salt when it comes to foliar crop nutrition and crop protection products. Fred Nichols tells Brownfield plants […]
Great Lakes Sustainable Fuels Symposium lays groundwork for new markets
Biofuel industry partners are strategizing how to grow demand in the Great Lakes. Scott Piggot with Michigan Corn says the state has an opportunity to build the infrastructure needed to […]
Benchmark study finds Illinois farmland values remain stable
The chief appraiser with Farm Credit Illinois says farmland values throughout central and southern Illinois held steady from last year. Kent Reid says the cooperative’s annual study of 22 benchmark […]
Pivot Bio pledges $1,000 grants to help build the next generation of farmers
Pivot Bio is investing in the next generation of agriculture. Director of product management Chad Kimmelshue says Pivot Pathways is a first-of-its-kind program that supports the children and grandchildren of […]
Wyffels Corn Belt Award – Wisconsin
During the months of September 2026, October 2026, January 2027, and February 2027,Wyffels and Brownfield will recognize high school students throughout the state of Wisconsin who show outstanding leadership qualities, […]
Wyffels Corn Belt Award – South Dakota
During the months of September 2026, October 2026, January 2027, and February 2027,Wyffels and Brownfield will recognize high school students throughout the state of South Dakota who show outstanding leadership […]