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Spring planting is just a few weeks out for southwest Iowa farmer Kevin Ross. “You get around that April 10 or 11th time frame, and a lot of folks want to run if we can. [Read More…]

A delegation of corn growers from the Midwest told federal lawmakers they have one top policy priority. Shane Goplin says, “The number one thing with every single meeting we had was E15.” Goplin farms near [Read More…]

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst says lawmakers still have a lot of work ahead on the farm bill. “We have a great product coming out of the House. We will make our own changes hopefully here [Read More…]

Farmers across the Midwest are preparing for the 2026 planting season. Greg Thoren, who raises row crops and cattle in northwestern Illinois, says spring is starting out on the dry side. “We’ve missed some of [Read More…]

U.S. House Republican ag leaders say work is underway to expand how farmers can utilize the H-2A guest worker program. Michigan Congressman Bill Huizenga tells Brownfield House Ag Committee chair Glenn “GT” Thompson has legislation [Read More…]

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying, taking the path of least resistance to start this week after last week’s bearishness. The much talked about high level, face-to-face trade talks President Trump and [Read More…]

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators from the Midwest have recently introduced legislation addressing the rising cost of fertilizer and market consolidation. The Fertilizer Transparency Act, sponsored by U.S. Senators John Thune from South Dakota [Read More…]

The president of the National Farmers Union says U.S. farmers need a stronger, more modern farm safety net. Rob Larew tells Brownfield there have been so many changes happening in U.S. agriculture, and while the [Read More…]

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The USDA is reporting a generally solid week for export inspections. Corn, sorghum, and soybeans during the week ending March 19th were all above year ago levels as previous export sales purchases leave U.S. ports. [Read More…]

The co-founder of AgMarket.net says U.S. farmers are likely preparing to plant a record number of corn and soybean acres. Ahead of next week’s USDA Prospective Plantings Report, Matt Bennett says the company estimates farmers [Read More…]

Members of the Ohio Township Association are concerned proposed legislation in the Ohio Statehouse could change how local governments operate.  Kyle Brooks says House Bill 574 would incentivize local governments to merge and it could limit [Read More…]

Mark Dorenkamp covers the Midwest Poultry Federation PEAK Conference. The post Midwest Poultry Federation PEAK Conference appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     

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Carah Hart moderates the University of Missouri’s Food and Ag Policy Research Institute Abner Womack Ag Outlook Conference. The post University of Missouri’s Food and Ag Policy Research Institute Abner Womack Ag Outlook Conference appeared [Read More…]

Jared White covers the Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers Land Values Conference. The post Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers Land Values Conference appeared first on Brownfield Ag [Read More…]

A Wisconsin farmer is concerned about rising input costs. Shane Goplin says he secured his crop inputs late last winter but worries about other farmers. “There are producers who waited to purchase fertilizer until they [Read More…]

A Farm Service Agency director says it’s important to report damage and losses from weather events to USDA. Wisconsin FSA Director Sandy Chalmers tells Brownfield producers will be dealing with the aftermath, but it’s important [Read More…]

Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling, ending the week in the red after Monday’s drop. Beans are watching harvest in South America and waiting for more details on an upcoming trade meeting [Read More…]

The president of the National Cotton Council says more ad-hoc assistance is needed from the federal government, especially in the Delta. “Our expenses have gotten so great…we’re still in a tough time in agriculture.” Nathan [Read More…]