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The USDA is looking to enhance the reliability of the data it collects.  Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce says during meetings with farmers at the recent Commodity Classic they expressed concern about [Read More…]

A crops education coordinator with Practical Farmers of Iowa says producer interest in cover crops and extended rotations has never been higher. Solveig Orngard tells Brownfield, “We have a cover crop cost share program.  We’re [Read More…]

The House Ag Committee is expected to start the farm bill mark up today. Jonathan Coppess with the University of Illinois says it’s not a traditional farm bill. “I have a hard time considering it [Read More…]

The senior vice president of plant foods at MFA Incorporated, a farm cooperative based in Missouri, says there’s been a partial pause on fertilizer bidding, due to the supply uncertainties caused by the Iran conflict. [Read More…]

Some farmers could have expanded access to federal risk management programs for the 2026 crop year. Gary Schnitkey with the University of Illinois says some farmers could qualify for new base acres. “The current base acres aren’t going [Read More…]

The vice president of trade policy at the Canada Grains Council says upcoming review of the U.S. – Mexico – Canada (USMCA) agreement is critical for continued continental stability. During a panel discussion at Commodity [Read More…]

The Renewable Fuel Association’s government affairs leader says having nationwide E15 in play now would have helped dampen fuel price spikes caused by military action in Iran. Troy Bredenkamp tells Brownfield the conflict in the [Read More…]

An ag economist says feedlots in the South will continue to feel the effects of the ongoing suspension of live cattle imports from Mexico. University of Tennessee’s Charley Martinez says the ban has been in [Read More…]

An economist with the Fertilizer Institute says half of global sulfur exports need to move through the Strait of Hormuz and its closure could have long-term impacts on the fertilizer industry. Veronica Nigh tells Brownfield, “When we [Read More…]

Eric Snodgrass, the chief atmospheric scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions, says an El Niño weather pattern is starting to develop and it could impact global supplies. “The trade winds are making these huge surges in the wrong direction,” [Read More…]

An ag economist says the military conflict in the Middle East will likely raise prices for two critical inputs for farmers. Gregg Ibendahl with Kansas State University says oil prices directly impact diesel fuel. “If [Read More…]

The price of cash butter at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange spiked twenty-six and a half cents higher Monday and prompted fifteen trades. Mike North with Ever.ag tells Brownfield the reason is that the butter supply [Read More…]

A crop insurance agent in northeast South Dakota says revenue protection guarantees are higher for soybeans and lower for corn this year. “Farmers can get protected at relatively good levels.” DuWayne Bosse with Bolt Marketing [Read More…]

A new report from the University of Missouri’s Food and Ag Policy Research Institute says there could be a market tradeoff if E15 becomes more widely used. An increase in U.S. ethanol consumption would increase [Read More…]

The administrator of USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service calls the U.S. trade relationship with China “complicated.” Daniel Whitley says an export market with more than a billion people cannot be ignored. “When you only have 8 [Read More…]

A Missouri farmer says increasing demand for U.S. corn is crucial as it faces more competition on the global market from Brazil. Brian Willott tells Brownfield competition isn’t slowing down.  “And every year they are able [Read More…]

A nutrition educator says several steps are needed for schools to offer whole milk on their menus. Brianna Henton is the director of youth engagement and outreach with the United Dairy Industry of Michigan. “Schools [Read More…]

Meatpacker JBS is moving forward with a major expansion project in the Southern U.S. The company recently broke ground on a $150 million expansion project at its beef production plant in Cactus, Texas. JBS officials [Read More…]

An ag attorney with Ohio State University says a new statewide initiative is helping farmers plan for the next generation. Robert Moore says the Ohio Farm Transition Network provides educational materials and support to help producers [Read More…]

Artificial intelligence is poised to play a growing role in agriculture, a theme highlighted during a recent panel hosted by America’s Cultivation Corridor. Melissa Neuendorf, principal AI strategist for John Deere, says artificial intelligence is [Read More…]