March 5, 2025

U.S. ethanol production bounced back last week. The U.S. Energy Information Administration says production averaged 1.093 million barrels per day, an increase of 12,000 on the week and 36,000 on the year. That week-to-week rise in production can be tied to significantly better weather easing movement issues and an improvement in margins. Iowa State University’s […] The post Ethanol production improves, stocks tighten appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Pictured: Iowa farmer Jeff Jorgenson (left) with Brownfield’s Brent Barnett at the 2025 Commodity Classic in Denver, Colorado (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) A southwest Iowa farmer says he expects some cost-cutting for the 2025 growing season. Jeff Jorgenson says he’s focusing on efficiency this year. “Specifically, fertility efficiency,” he said, “to not be doing anything […] The post Soybean grower eyes efficiency, cost-cutting in 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A soybean researcher at Ohio State University says farmers should be aware of potential seed quality issues this spring. Dr. Alex Lindsey, associate professor of crop ecophysiology, says areas that saw prolonged drought followed by heavy fall rains are most at risk. “We may be looking at worse issues associated with germination and vigor of […] The post Soybean seed quality concerns in 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The AcreEdge® Performance Portfolio from Landus, a specially crafted selection of value-added agronomy products designed to maximize crop yields from seeding to harvest. Learn more in this interview report from the 2025 Commodity Classic with Wade Kent from Conduit. The post Unlock superior crop performance with AcreEdge appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

After launching Pioneer brand Z-Series soybeans at last year’s Commodity Classic, the Pioneer team was at the 2025 Commodity Classic providing an update on how these soybeans broke records and performed throughout the first year on the market. Chris Pritchett, Pioneer U.S. Soybeans Marketing Lead, shares more details on the latest varieties available for 2025 […] The post Record-breaking Z-Series Soybeans appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Many growers rely on the weed control power of 2,4-D to control broadleaves in corn. With Enlist® corn, growers can unlock the advantages of corn tolerant to Enlist One® and Enlist Duo® herbicides, including a longer application window and reduced crop response. Eric Scherder, Ph.D., U.S. Crop Protection Technical Lead with Corteva Agriscience, interviews with […] The post Unlocking the Possibilities with Enlist™ Corn appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

With spring planting quickly approaching, it’s critical farmers get nitrogen applied on their corn acres — especially if a rain prevented fall applications — to provide the best start possible for their crop. Andrew Luzum, Nitrogen Stabilizers Strategic Account Manager for Corteva Agriscience, discusses how farmers can make the most out of their spring applications […] The post Stabilizing Spring Applications Could Save Your Management Plans appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story