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An ag meteorologist says there’s a greater risk of a late-season frost and freeze in the northern Midwest this spring. Drew Lerner with World Weather Incorporated tells Brownfield while warmer temps in late March might [Read More…]

Spring fieldwork has already started in Missouri. Chris DeMoss with MFA Incorporated says there was a good amount of anhydrous applied in January and February, which is uncommon, and in early March, farmers took advantage [Read More…]

A farm bill of missed opportunities.  Illinois Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, a Democratic member of the House Ag Committee, says there were several reasons she voted against the Farm Bill 2.0 proposal that recently passed out [Read More…]

Ethanol production rose last week, and demand signals were mostly bullish. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says ethanol production averaged 1.126 million barrels per day, the highest in two months, up 31,000 on the week [Read More…]

Artificial intelligence is becoming a bigger part of agriculture every year. From equipment that practically drives itself to software that recommends when to spray, fertilize, or plant – the technology promises to help farmers be [Read More…]

Farmers continue to face mounting challenges—from tightening operating budgets to herbicide-resistant weeds and unpredictable disease pressure. At the 2026 farm show season, UPL is highlighting several tools designed to help growers protect yields and manage [Read More…]

Middle East tensions continue to add uncertainty to the fertilizer market. Ottawa County, Ohio farmer Sheldon Miller says disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz are impacting fertilizer prices and availability. “We didn’t necessarily see this [Read More…]

As growers gear up for planting season, a successful crop starts with choosing soybean genetics that deliver strong emergence, consistent performance and built-in weed management flexibility. In this episode of Managing for Profit, DEKALB® Asgrow® [Read More…]

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures from the Pacific Coast to the High Plains, while colder-than-normal conditions will stretch from the Mississippi River to the Atlantic Seaboard.  [Read More…]

The president of the National Farmers Union says the organization’s members support engaging in respectful debates to develop strong ag policies, and keep democracy strong. Rob Larew tells Brownfield “we have a culture right now [Read More…]

The U.S. Senate Ag Committee on Tuesday examined ways to increase domestic consumption of U.S.-grown agricultural products. During testimony, American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said many farmers are currently facing a dire situation. [Read More…]

Reducing fertilizer costs without sacrificing yield potential is top of mind for many farmers in today’s uncertain ag economy. At the Commodity Classic trade show, Brownfield spoke with Craig Dick, Vice President of Sales and [Read More…]

Soybeans was higher on short covering and technical buying. The USDA made minimal changes to U.S. and world numbers, while CONAB’s next update for Brazil is out Friday. The USDA did trim the crop guess [Read More…]

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were supported by oversold signals and a rally in the Dow Jones Industrial Average. April live cattle closed $2.22 higher at $232.37 and April feeder cattle [Read More…]

A market analyst says there could still be movement in U.S. corn and soybean export projections. Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners says USDA’s latest supply and demand report left the numbers unchanged, but there [Read More…]

The USDA cut its 2026 beef and turkey production estimates, while increasing the outlook for broilers. Beef is now seen at 25.81 billion pounds, down 110 million from February, with a slower slaughter canceling out [Read More…]

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 could look similar to the [Read More…]

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 with CLAAS of America, tells [Read More…]

Martin County crop and livestock farmer Rochelle Krusemark serves as a director on the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council and works closely with the U.S. Meat Export Federation. She says animal agriculture is extremely [Read More…]

Farmers looking for added protection against damaging soybean diseases have a biological option that delivers season-long benefits. According to Jared Cottenie, marketing manager for Heads Up Plant Protectants, the company’s biological seed treatment provides protection [Read More…]