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High fertilizer prices have farmers looking for ways to cut back. “That question that we get is, where can I cut on my costs?” Dr. Andrew Margenot (MAR-guh-not), professor of soil sciences at the University [Read More…]

Land O’Lakes and Microsoft are developing an AI-powered digital assistant designed to optimize farming operations. Land O’Lakes senior vice president Leah Anderson says the tool is called Oz. She tells Brownfield Oz equips retailers with [Read More…]

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The USDA’s Under Secretary of Trade says he’s expecting China to meet its commitment of purchasing 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans by the end of February. In an interview with Brownfield, Luke Lindberg [Read More…]

Soybeans were mixed Friday, while still ending the week with a gain. Beans were watching weather in South America and getting ready for the upcoming numbers from USDA and CONAB. The USDA’s reports, including 2025 [Read More…]

A professor at Purdue University says competition for crop production between Brazil and the U.S. isn’t slowing down anytime soon.  Joana Colussi, assistant professor at Purdue University, says Brazil has expanded its agricultural production each [Read More…]

The nation’s largest farmer-owned cooperative will soon operate a grain facility owned by China’s largest food and ag company near St. Louis. CHS Inc., will take over operations of the Cahokia transloading terminal, owned by [Read More…]

Mar. corn $4.45 and 3/4, down 1/4 centMar. soybeans $10.62 and 1/2, up 1 and 1/4 centsMar. soybean meal $303.70, up 10 centsMar. soybean oil 49.69, up 24 pointsMar. Chicago wheat $5.17 and 1/4, down [Read More…]

The 2025 Asparagus Queen says she hopes to educate more women about the vegetable’s folate benefits. Shelby Purdy tells Brownfield the nutrient, found naturally in asparagus, helps reduce the risk of birth defects. “Within the [Read More…]

The farmer training program manager with The Land Connection says farmers need to be informed about key changes within the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Crystal Siltman says January 15th is the new national [Read More…]

The head of the U.S. Meat Export Federation says global demand for U.S. beef remains strong. Dan Halstrom tells Brownfield that’s a good thing for producers. “Because if you can maximize the cutout, that should [Read More…]

The U.S. Dairy Export Council says continued record cheese exports and strong butterfat shipments boosted overall exports in October. Total U.S. dairy exports grew seven percent in volume year over year, while values jumped 17 [Read More…]

A supplier of fertilizer inputs has developed new online tools to help farmers get the most bang for their crop input bucks. Agronomist and tool developer Lyle Cowell tells Brownfield Nutrien’s input planning calculator can [Read More…]

A senior manager with BASF says corn growers across the country saw firsthand the benefits of fungicides in 2025. “There were up to 20 to 60 bushels lost, which translates to a lot of money [Read More…]

A south-central Iowa farmer is encouraging more producers to adopt conservation practices to improve soil health and sustainability. “The public wants more wildlife, they want smaller farms, and they want more diversity in our rural [Read More…]

An ag economist expects another challenging year for row crop producers.  Ben Brown with the University of Missouri Extension says corn and soybean prices are expected to remain below the cost of production in 2026. “I [Read More…]

The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says the agency’s support of animal agriculture is stronger than it’s been in decades. Jerry Costello tells Brownfield that a full staff of animal health professionals has [Read More…]

A Wisconsin farmer says adding automatic steering to older tractors can be done without breaking the bank. Adam Igl from Antigo tells Brownfield he built his own system based on free software. “The one we [Read More…]

The executive director of Indiana Pork says the organization is concerned new proposed legislation could impact the long-term viability of the state’s livestock industry. Josh Trenary says House Bill 1137 would ban 13 ultra-processed food ingredients in [Read More…]

A farmer says the lack of details and enforcement mechanisms in last year’s trade frameworks could derail any progress that’s been made. Jan TenBensel says it’s a major concern. “These agreements can take years to [Read More…]