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Helena’s Austin Anderson: Adjuvants Key to Maximizing Crop Protection Performance in 2026
Adjuvants continue to play an important role in helping farmers get the most out of their crop protection programs. At the 2026 Commodity Classic, Brownfield caught up with Austin Anderson,
USDA leaves U.S. soybean, corn, wheat ending stocks unchanged
The USDA made no changes to domestic ending stocks projections for corn, soybeans, or wheat. The U.S. soybean carryout held at 350 million bushels, with a slight increase for imports
Recent market move may be chance for farmers to sell grain, economist says
An ag economist says farmers may have a good opportunity right now to sell some grain. Jim McCormick with AgMarket.Net says there’s been some gains in the corn market this
Farmers urged to apply early-season herbicides during warm weather window
A regional technical manager with FMC Corporation says farmers should take advantage of the recent warm up to apply early season herbicides. Gail Stratman tells Brownfield timing is everything.
Delegate session highlights dairy farmer losses under new Federal Milk Marketing Order
Darin Van Ruden, the president of the Wisconsin Farmers Union, says many dairy farmers aren’t a fan of the recently reformed Federal Milk Marketing Order system. “It’s taken upwards of
Ag research rolls on despite federal funding drop off
The cutting edge of agriculture. Laura Bleill, director of external engagement with the U of I Research Park, says despite continued uncertainty around federal funding for ag research much of
Novonesis Agronomist Highlights 130 Years of Innovation in Agricultural Biosolutions
Biosolutions are playing an increasingly important role in crop production, especially as farmers look for ways to improve efficiency and profitability. Adam Kayser, technical agronomist with Novonesis, tells Brownfield the
Bill gives Iowa teachers power to exclude violent, disruptive students from classrooms
Iowa teachers could exclude disruptive or violent students from their classrooms if a bill approved by the House becomes law. The bill requires a meeting between the teacher and principal
Farm bill path remains uncertain as Senate weighs House framework
Lawmakers in Washington continue working toward a new five-year farm bill as farmers push for long-term certainty in federal ag policy. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley suggests the Senate’s farm bill
CLAAS Debuts LEXION 8500 Combine with Advanced Technology at Commodity Classic 2026
Farmers attending the 2026 Commodity Classic 2026 got their first look at a new combine designed to deliver high-capacity performance and advanced harvesting technology. Matthew Poling, Combine Product Sales Specialist
