Month: February 2026

A biofuels supporter says 2026 could be a rebound year for the industry. Monte Shaw, executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, says the entire biofuels sector is searching for momentum. “If we look [Read More…]

An unexpected gift.                          “This has been quite a gift, quite an opportunity for farmers.” Naomi Blohm, senior market advisor with Total Farm Marketing, says this week’s announcement of China potentially purchasing even more U.S. [Read More…]

A weed management specialist says some species that haven’t been an issue are starting to cause problems for growers. Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Jason Gibson tells Brownfield morning glory is one. “Johnson grass (is [Read More…]

Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying. There was another round of support from talk that China might buy more U.S. soybeans this marketing year. However, there aren’t many details available, Brazil has a [Read More…]

The Vice President of Farm Services with NAU Country Insurance says recent changes to crop insurance coverage will make this a pivotal year for risk management. Rich Morrison tells Brownfield one of the more popular [Read More…]

An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says farmers across the Corn Belt are still trying to figure out how they will market old crop grain. Ben Brown says there’s still lots of unpriced [Read More…]

The director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture says a new animal science facility at Ohio State University could help strengthen the state’s livestock sector. Brian Baldridge says the Multispecies Animal Learning Complex serves as [Read More…]

The effects of the down ag economy are showing up in the land market.  “Not so much optimism at the moment, to be honest.  I hate to be that way, but it’s challenging times.” Nick [Read More…]

Make nitrogen work for you. Nitrogen is one of the biggest input costs in a nutrient program, but too much can hurt more than your wallet. Learn more about property management strategies next in this [Read More…]

A trade expert with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association says the U.S.-Canada-Mexico trade agreement is crucial for American agriculture. Kent Bacus, Executive Director, Government Affairs, says the USMCA has been great for U.S. beef. “We [Read More…]

The director of animal health for the National Pork Producers Council says a producer-driven effort is working to reduce the impact of disease outbreaks.  Anna Forseth says research through the National Swine Health Strategy could help prevent Highly [Read More…]