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A pair of ag experts say Brazil’s ongoing crop expansion could impact the value of U.S. soybeans in 2026. Joana Colussi, assistant professor at Purdue University, says the country is expected to produce another record [Read More…]

An ag economist says the early outlook for dairy markets in 2026 is not very good. Corey Geiger with CoBank tells Brownfield the dairy markets turned downward in the last quarter of 2025.  He says [Read More…]

The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says farmers across the country are reeling from this week’s USDA report. “It was not a good day to be a producer.” Speaking to Brownfield from the American [Read More…]

Soybeans were lower on fund and technical selling. Beans were still reeling from the USDA reporting a record U.S. yield, higher ending stocks, and a bigger crop in Brazil on Monday. CONAB’s updated outlook for [Read More…]

A member of the U.S. Meat Export Federation’s executive committee says California’s Proposition 12 law was a focus at this week’s American Farm Bureau Federation Convention in Anaheim. Matt Schuiteman, who farms near Sioux Center, [Read More…]

Wisconsin has released another five million dollars for food security programs. Ag Secretary Randy Romanski says it’s an extension of efforts funded by the Legislature and supported by Governor Tony Evers to connect the dots [Read More…]

The state climatologist for Iowa says soil conditions appear to be favorable for the state’s farmers as spring approaches. Justin Glisan tells Brownfield, “You look at the drought depiction this time last year along with [Read More…]

The director of public policy and sustainability at Ohio Corn and Wheat says the organization secured several big policy wins in 2025. Luke Crumley says many key priorities included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act [Read More…]

A pair of economists at the University of Illinois say ad hoc payments to farmers are part of the reason some costs remain elevated. During a recent Illinois Soybean Association webinar, Gary Schnitkey says, while [Read More…]

The USDA has raised U.S. corn production to 17 billion bushels with a yield boost and increased harvested acres. Garrett Toay with AgTraderTalk says the increase in harvested acres were found in the Western Corn [Read More…]

A researcher with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association says fall-applied nitrogen is much more likely to contribute to nutrient runoff than spring-applied. Lowell Gentry tells Brownfield, “Fall nitrogen lost about 12 pounds per acre [Read More…]

Ad hoc government assistance is helping support farmland values in southern Minnesota. Kristina McVicker with South Central College in Mankato says ECAP payments, disaster aid, and soon the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program, are providing farmers [Read More…]

A farmer from eastern South Dakota says he’s surprised to see the larger-than-expected corn crop in the USDA’s latest supply and demand report. Reid Jensen tells Brownfield… “We were kind of waiting for this report, [Read More…]

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the Trump administration continues to address labor challenges that are facing America’s farmers and ranchers. During her remarks at the American Farm Bureau Federation Annual Convention, she said updates to [Read More…]

Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council chair Gail Donkers says agriculture is the second-largest industry in Minnesota, and she calls soybeans a critical piece of the state’s economy. She tells Brownfield State of Soy is [Read More…]

Merrill, Wisconsin farmer Adam Igl says farmers can build their own auto-steer systems with some patience and some free software. The post Build your own GPS automatic steering system appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. [Read More…]

The USDA has increased its expectations for 2026 soybean production in Brazil. Brazil’s bean crop is now seen at 178 million tons, up 3 million from December on generally favorable weather and potentially 6.5 million [Read More…]

Turkey hatchery numbers are pointing to higher production in 2026. The USDA says 20.863 million turkey poults were hatched during December 2025, up 2% from December 2024, while 19.412 million poults were placed into meat [Read More…]

An ag prairie specialist says prairie strips can be used on lower-yielding acres. Tim Youngquist with Iowa State University says these acres are a great opportunity to integrate perennial vegetation, reducing the cost of inputs [Read More…]

A south-central Iowa cattle producer says 2025 was a strong year for his family’s business. Matt Russell has a cow-calf operation in Marion County and says it’s a good time to be in the cattle [Read More…]