Ag News

The president of the Missouri Soybean Association says protecting water rights is at the top of the group’s legislative priorities. Renee Fordyce, who farms near Bethany, says proactive legislation has been introduced to safeguard the [Read More…]

The CEO of the Missouri Corn Growers Association says protecting trade relationships will be crucial to the ag economy. Bradley Schad tells Brownfield it’s vital that farmers are protected if U.S. agriculture is hit with [Read More…]

Ongoing trade tensions and global conflicts are creating uncertainty around the future of U.S. agriculture. National Farmers Union president Rob Larew says the organization has long standing policy around the use of tariffs. “There are times [Read More…]

The president of the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association says the Trump administration’s threatened tariffs against Canada would likely have major impacts on fertilizer prices. Kevin Johnson says U.S. agriculture relies on Canadian potash. “Probably [Read More…]

Another case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been detected in Indiana. The latest case was detected in a non-commercial hobby flock in Randolph County. Indiana’s State Board of Animal Health says 70 birds will [Read More…]

Soil health and service are central to this year’s Michigan Master Farmer award winners. Jim and Laurie Isley have been conservation advocates for more than 45 years while growing corn and soybeans farm in Lenawee [Read More…]

The associate director of policy with the Missouri Corn Growers Association (MCGA) says a new state legislative session brings new priorities for the organization. Jacob Knaebel tells Brownfield securing further support and certainty for ethanol [Read More…]

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were down sharply on profit-taking, the midday drop in boxed beef, and ahead of Friday’s Cattle Inventory report. February live cattle closed $2.55 lower at $204.47 [Read More…]

Mar. corn closed at $4.90 and 1/4, down 6 and 3/4 centsMar. soybeans closed at $10.44, down 16 and 1/2 centsMar. soybean meal closed at $304.70, down $5.10Mar. soybean oil closed at 44.98, up 1 [Read More…]

Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Brazil’s harvest continues to move slower than average, with more rain in the forecast for some areas. There is a chance for improved rainfall in parts [Read More…]

A free resource connecting farmers and landowners is growing. Erica Peters, with Illinois FarmLink, says the two-year-old program of The Land Connection is meeting a definite need in the farming community. “We work with urban [Read More…]

A climatologist says many farmers in the Midwest are experiencing a snow drought to start the year. Justin Glisan is with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship and says, “Anywhere from 14-to-20 inches [Read More…]

Ohio’s Governor has asked the Environmental Protection Agency to delay implementation of the Midwest E-15 rule until 2026. Tadd Nicholson is the executive director of the Ohio Corn and Wheat Grower’s Association. “The governor is [Read More…]

Governor Mike Kehoe says farmers and ranchers are critical to Missouri’s economic success. During his State of the State address earlier this week, he said the agriculture industry contributes $93.7 billion to the state’s economy, [Read More…]

The president of the Missouri Corn Growers Association says protecting the ethanol tax credit is a priority for members. Matt Lambert says the credit is for retailers selling between 15 and 85 percent of ethanol [Read More…]

Photo by Brownfield’s Erin Anderson. A Hamilton county farmer says a soil health mentor program is working to increase adoption of conservation practices.  Rodney Rulon says Farm Advisors is connecting seasoned farmers with those who are just getting [Read More…]

Across the Corn Belt, rain has spread as far north as the lower Ohio Valley.  Lower Midwestern livestock producers are anticipating the development of muddy conditions, as rain moves into the southern and eastern Corn [Read More…]

Utilizing too much nitrogen fertilizer can lead to crop damage, economic loss, volatility and leaching. On this week’s episode, an expert with AgroLiquid explains the importance of having a balanced fertility program, pairing nitrogen with [Read More…]

President Trump’s choice for EPA Administrator has been confirmed.  The U.S. Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Lee Zeldin to lead the agency.  After many years of biofuel policy uncertainty, the renewable fuels industry is looking [Read More…]

A Washington D.C. policy analyst says President Trump’s actions during his first days in office are just the beginning of changes he expects to see. Jim Wiesemeyer tells Brownfield Trump has about a year and [Read More…]