Month: March 2026

A crops education coordinator with Practical Farmers of Iowa says producer interest in cover crops and extended rotations has never been higher. Solveig Orngard tells Brownfield, “We have a cover crop cost share program.  We’re [Read More…]

The House Ag Committee is expected to start the farm bill mark up today. Jonathan Coppess with the University of Illinois says it’s not a traditional farm bill. “I have a hard time considering it [Read More…]

The senior vice president of plant foods at MFA Incorporated, a farm cooperative based in Missouri, says there’s been a partial pause on fertilizer bidding, due to the supply uncertainties caused by the Iran conflict. [Read More…]

Some farmers could have expanded access to federal risk management programs for the 2026 crop year. Gary Schnitkey with the University of Illinois says some farmers could qualify for new base acres. “The current base acres aren’t going [Read More…]

The vice president of trade policy at the Canada Grains Council says upcoming review of the U.S. – Mexico – Canada (USMCA) agreement is critical for continued continental stability. During a panel discussion at Commodity [Read More…]

The Renewable Fuel Association’s government affairs leader says having nationwide E15 in play now would have helped dampen fuel price spikes caused by military action in Iran. Troy Bredenkamp tells Brownfield the conflict in the [Read More…]

An ag economist says feedlots in the South will continue to feel the effects of the ongoing suspension of live cattle imports from Mexico. University of Tennessee’s Charley Martinez says the ban has been in [Read More…]

An economist with the Fertilizer Institute says half of global sulfur exports need to move through the Strait of Hormuz and its closure could have long-term impacts on the fertilizer industry. Veronica Nigh tells Brownfield, “When we [Read More…]

Eric Snodgrass, the chief atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions, says an El Niño weather pattern is starting to develop and it could impact global supplies. “The trade winds are making these huge surges in the wrong direction,” [Read More…]

An ag economist says the military conflict in the Middle East will likely raise prices for two critical inputs for farmers. Gregg Ibendahl with Kansas State University says oil prices directly impact diesel fuel. “If [Read More…]