Brad Finstad: new farmer aid could reach $20 billion
A member of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says another round of farmer aid could total $15 to $20 billion. Minnesota Republican Brad Finstad calls the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program […]
Corn, sorghum export inspections stay ahead of last marketing year
Corn continues to leave U.S. ports at a fast pace. The USDA says corn export inspections during the week ending April 2nd were up sharply on the year as purchases […]
Middle East conflict could drive higher food prices, economist says
An ag economist says the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could have lasting ripple effects throughout the entire food supply chain. Ken Foster with Purdue University says labor, transportation, […]
New Gene Discovery Could Help Soybeans Fight SCN
Scientists have identified a gene, GM SNAP 14, that plays a key role in how soybean plants respond to SCN infection. The Director of Licensing and Commercialization, Bryan Stobaugh, says […]
Iowa planting season lifting farmer optimism despite economic, global pressures
The CEO of the Agribusiness Association of Iowa says the start of planting season is lifting farmer sentiment across the state. Julie Kenney tells Brownfield that’s happening despite a downturn […]
Expanding global markets key as biofuel policy remains uncertain
The CEO of Kansas Corn says uncertainty over domestic biofuels policy makes it even more important for the U.S. to diversify export markets. Josh Roe says ethanol exports could easily […]
Wisconsin farm groups await Governor’s decision on key bills
Wisconsin’s ag coalition remains hopeful that additional ag legislation will be signed into law by Governor Tony Evers. Jason Mugnaini with Wisconsin Farm Bureau tells Brownfield there is currently no […]
Clean Until Canopy
Weed control is coming into focus as farmers begin the 2026 growing season. Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Dennis Holland says post-emergence herbicide applications and layering residuals are vital to […]
Some Missouri producers are seeing early alfalfa weevil pressure
The market manager for the Missouri Department of Agriculture says he’s hearing early reports of Alfalfa weevil pressure. Tony Hancock tells Brownfield, “It may not the earliest we’ve ever been […]
A light round of direct cattle business on Friday
Direct cash cattle trade activity was relatively quiet Friday, with a few deals reported in the South. For the week, live deals in the South were at $245 to $246, […]