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An ag economist at Purdue University says the recent rally in soybean prices could help improve farmer profitability in 2026.  Michael Langemeier tells Brownfield, “With the movement we’re seeing in prices right now, it’s at least $50 per [Read More…]

The CEO of One Earth Energy says demand for the Illinois-based ethanol plant’s product is high, but the industry does face challenges. Steve Kelly says reducing the company’s carbon footprint through carbon sequestration is a [Read More…]

Minnesota Farmers Union developed resolutions around what members describe as a farm crisis during their annual convention in late November. MFU president Gary Wertish says long-term reforms are necessary to stabilize the ag economy. “We’re [Read More…]

The bureau chief for land and water resources with the Illinois Department of Agriculture says farmers who planted cover crops have an opportunity to save on their crop insurance premiums. Michelle Curby says the popular [Read More…]

The status of financial assistance for farmers from the Trump administration remains unclear. U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley was asked by Brownfield Tuesday morning what he’s hearing on potential payments. “Not enough. And hearing less than [Read More…]

A long-time agricultural economist says the full effect of the Trump administration’s use of tariffs won’t be felt for a few years. Dr. David Kohl, professor emeritus at Virginia Tech University, tells Brownfield, “These tariffs [Read More…]

The chairwoman of the National Sorghum Producers says year-round, nationwide E15 could provide much-needed price support for the industry.   Amy France says sorghum is an important feedstock for biofuels that can be overlooked. “Often [Read More…]

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or below-normal temperatures across the eastern half of the U.S., except for warmer-than-normal weather across southern sections of Texas and Florida.  General warmth will also [Read More…]

Different milk replacers have different purposes, and nutrition expert Dr. Olivia Guenther-Schroeder from Purina Animal Nutrition says that new calf needs the right feeding program to be healthy and productive.  The post Managing milk replacers [Read More…]

The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council is a sponsor of the Share the Harvest Program. Brady Lichtenberg, the director of conservation agronomy at Missouri Soybeans, has more details in the latest Spotlight on Soybeans. The post [Read More…]

U.S. commercial red meat production declined year-over-year in October. The USDA says the total of 4.892 billion pounds was 3% lower than last year, with slower cattle and hog slaughter paces due to tight ready [Read More…]

The president of the Corn Refiners Association says bolstering markets is the key to get profitability back into American agriculture. “It’s domestic markets, it’s our foreign markets, it’s our future markets,” said John Bode. Bode [Read More…]

A north central Ohio farmer says inconsistent weather patterns has been the biggest challenge of 2025. Owen Niese says it was one of the longest harvest seasons he’s ever experienced. “There are pockets that got their corn planted [Read More…]

The propane industry has taken steps to prevent regional shortages like the ones that occurred during the 2019 harvest season. Michael Newland is with the Propane Education and Research Council. He says, “It was a [Read More…]

The president of Missouri Farm Bureau says the latest revised Waters of the United States rule from the Trump administration is a step forward in providing more clarity to farmers and ranchers. Garrett Hawkins tells [Read More…]

A farmer director with Clean Fuels Alliance America says small refinery exemptions (SRE) could impact the bottom line of some producers. Greg Anderson of Nebraska says he was disappointed by the number of SRE’s granted [Read More…]

A cover crops specialist says many farmers faced challenges utilizing the practice this fall. Laura Lant-Haney with Midwest Grass & Forage in Macomb, Illinois, tells Brownfield, “Because so much of the state was so dry.”  [Read More…]

Northern Indiana is leading the nation in new cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza as reported cases surge. The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the latest cases have been confirmed on a commercial [Read More…]

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle futures continued to rally in the post-holiday session.  The market is likely reacting to the Secretary of Agriculture’s comments relating to the reopening of Mexico’s border, and [Read More…]

A carbon markets advisor says more farmers are turning their sustainable practices into cash. Lauren Lindner with Indigo Ag tells Brownfield there are several carbon market opportunities including their Carbon by Indigo program. “Corporates that [Read More…]