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An agricultural economist with the National Corn Growers Association says constraints to fertilizer supplies caused by the Middle East conflict are compounding an already challenging financial picture for farmers. Gretchen Kuck says 2026 is projected [Read More…]

The Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee says changes to the nutrition program are needed as farm bill negotiations continue. Minnesota Democrat Amy Klobuchar tells Brownfield there are SNAP shifts in the One [Read More…]

Cash dairy prices were mostly lower on Friday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange.    Dry whey was unchanged at $0.69.  No sales were recorded.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0375 at $1.5825.  Seven sales were recorded, ranging from $1.5750 to $1.59.  Cheese barrels were down $0.0075 at $1.5650.  Two sales were recorded at that price.  Butter was down $0.02 at $1.8250.  Seventeen sales were recorded, ranging from [Read More…]

An agricultural economist at the University of Illinois says he’s concerned that climbing fertilizer prices may impact farmers’ ability to adequately manage crops in 2027. Nick Paulson says a drawn-out conflict in the Middle East [Read More…]

A farmer in eastern Arkansas says he’s concerned about the ongoing dry conditions as the planting season begins. “I think we’re 15 to 20 inches deficient of rainfall right now.” Nathan Reed tells Brownfield it’s [Read More…]

Preliminary research at Michigan State University had found a low risk of forever chemicals in agricultural soils. MSU AgBioResearch PFAS Outreach Specialist Katie King says samples last year from 17 fields were tested to help [Read More…]

Some Nebraska FFA members say building connections in urban communities is an important step for growing the future of agriculture.   Leah Christen, state secretary from Lewiston, says students are getting more exposure through hands-on [Read More…]

A Syngenta agronomist says creating a proactive crop management plan will be key to maximizing yields in 2026. Jami Loecker says using last year’s records as a guide could help growers mitigate risk. “It’s not [Read More…]

Soybeans were higher, building off of Wednesday’s gains. Soybean oil and soybean meal were also higher. The administration confirmed President Trump will visit China in May.  The market is also looking ahead to an expected [Read More…]

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were up watching direct business develop. April live cattle closed $.67 at $235.10 and June live cattle closed $.95 higher at $234.80.  April feeder cattle closed [Read More…]

Agronomist Erin Marlow says a few planters are rolling in northwest Missouri, earlier than usual. “I know there are some soybeans in the ground and a little birdie told me there might be some corn [Read More…]

The Field to Market President says farmers can align cost-cutting measures this season with conservation projects in their value chain. Carrie Volmer Sanders tells Brownfield, “Growers are compensated in a number of different ways for [Read More…]

Some Midwestern lawmakers have introduced legislation that would force fertilizer marketers to show what is driving prices higher. Wisconsin Senator Tammy Baldwin tells Brownfield the Fertilizer Transparency Act would require the fertilizer supply chain to [Read More…]

An extension agronomist covering southeast and east central Iowa says soybean planting could begin this weekend. Rebecca Vittetoe with Iowa State University says soil conditions are steadily improving. “Something that people are keeping on their [Read More…]

The USDA says its new voluntary “Product of USA” label provides transparency for consumers. Kent Bacus, executive director of government affairs with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, says the rule that took effect on January [Read More…]

A biofuels group says increasing domestic ethanol production could help lower fuel costs and boost corn demand for U.S. farmers. Brian Jennings, CEO of the American Coalition for Ethanol, says crude oil prices have risen [Read More…]

Fertilizer economics aren’t just about price per ton anymore. Learn more about maximizing return on investment in this Managing for Profit on Brownfield.  The post Efficiency Matters appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.     

Across the Corn Belt, a few showers and thunderstorms are developing in advance of an approaching cold front. Chilly air has begun to settle across the Dakotas and the upper Great Lakes region, while record-breaking [Read More…]

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of near- or above-normal temperatures and precipitation across much of the country. Cooler-than-normal conditions will be confined to northern New England and an area [Read More…]

Soybeans were higher on fund and technical buying.  The market moved higher as there have been some talks about peace negotiations in the Middle East – and leaned heavily into the expected announcement from EPA [Read More…]