February 25, 2025

The director of public policy for Indiana Farm Bureau says property taxes have dominated the first half of the Indiana legislative session. Andy Tauer says finding a solution is a priority for the organization and its members. “Senate Bill One is the large property tax bill that started out in the Senate and has now […] The post The first half of Indiana’s legislative session is complete appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Two Minnesota Democratic members of Congress are concerned about how farmers can navigate the current ag economy without a bipartisan farm bill. Angie Craig is the Ranking Member of the House Ag Committee. “216 farms filed for Chapter 12 bankruptcy last year, that a 55% increase,” she says. “The uncertainty that we’re experiencing in America […] The post Ranking Members calling for more support for rural America appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A grains and oilseeds economist says he expects demand for corn to remain strong in Mexico, even amid potential new tariffs from the Trump administration. Tanner Ehmke with CoBank tells Brownfield he doesn’t expect that to change much. “I’m optimistic that we’re going to maintain that export pace into Mexico because of their supply demand […] The post Strong corn demand expected to continue for Mexico, despite potential new tariffs appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Commentary. Dear Winter: Don’t let the screen door hit you on the way out! Love, Cyndi As we bid farewell to February, I find myself aching for the warmth and promise of spring in the heart of middle America. But before I say a final goodbye to the shortest month, it is important to reflect […] The post Shout-out to the shortest month appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An ag economist says there’s been some back-and-forth movement in the commodity markets this week. “We’re down $.20 if we did a Monday-to-Monday trade,” said Ben Brown with the University of Missouri. Brown says expectations have been bullish. “Over a month and a half of an extended rally,” he said. “This is the correction that […] The post $5 old crop corn sparks farmer selling appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A retail sales agronomist with Brevant seeds says FFA is helping shape the next generation of ag leaders. Caleb Quinlan says FFA gives students a chance to gain industry experience before they start their careers. “Being an FFA alumni, I thoroughly enjoyed my time wearing the blue jacket. I think everyone should have the opportunity […] The post Brevant seeds highlights importance of FFA, ag education appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Farmland prices have been softening in the Midwest, and an ag economist says it shouldn’t come as a surprise. Ernie Goss is with Creighton University says the latest Rural Mainstreet Index shows U.S. farmland prices fell for the ninth time in the last 10 months. “It’s what we expected and certainly what the bankers expected,” […] The post Ag land values see downward pressure appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A recent survey shows U.S. farmers are projected to increase the amount of corn acreage planted this spring. CoBank grains and oilseeds economist Tanner Ehmke tells Brownfield there are several trends favoring corn. “We have a much tighter balance sheet this year, very strong demand in Mexico. We’ve had a strong demand story domestically, with […] The post CoBank projecting large increase in U.S. corn acreage appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story