March 17, 2025

An extension ag economist is concerned the fluid situation with tariffs is complicating risk management for farmers. Chad Hart with Iowa State University tells Brownfield the landscape seems to be constantly changing. “You think back over the past month, month and-a-half, we have seen tariffs introduced and pulled back multiple times. So it’s really challenging […] The post Fluid tariff situation complicates risk management appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A central Wisconsin dairy farm is finding success in the first phase of transitioning to milking robots. Jay Heeg with Heeg Brothers Dairy near Colby, Wisconsin says they currently milk 1,050 in their parlor and 450 in the new robot milking barn, which opened in December of 2023.  Heeg tells Brownfield they’re making the changes […] The post Family’s transition to milking robots is going well appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The director of the National Agricultural Law Center says several lawsuits around the U.S. President’s ability to impound Congressionally approved funds could reshape agriculture. Harrison Pittman says modern agriculture relies on a close relationship with the federal government. “In 2024, more than 40% of producer income came from the federal government,” he says. He tells […] The post Federal impoundment lawsuits could reshape ag appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A central Illinois farmer says he’s targeting an early April planting date. Derek Martin raises corn and soybeans in Logan County. “We’ve got everything machinery wise ready to go. Right now we’re just kind of hanging back and waiting on Mother Nature to tell us it’s time to go.” He tells Brownfield he didn’t get […] The post Illinois farmer gives planting timeline update appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

There’s optimism among some ethanol supporters that a permanent fix for year-round E15 could become a reality this year. “I think we’re as close as we’ve ever been to getting this across the finish line,” said farmer Kelly Nieuwenhuis from northwest Iowa. Nieuwenhuis is a past president of both the Iowa Corn Promotion Board and […] The post Could a federal E15 solution become a reality this year? appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The government of Vietnam has announced a directive that promotes the usage of U.S. ethanol within the country. Emily Marthaler, director of global policy with Growth Energy, says the U.S. ethanol industry recently signed a memorandum of understanding with Vietnam’s largest petroleum distributor. “Currently they use a five percent blend in one of their grades […] The post Growth Energy praises U.S., Vietnam MOU on ethanol use appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Soybeans were mixed, with nearby contracts down and deferred months up. Brazil’s harvest is close to 70% complete and harvest conditions are favorable in most of Argentina. Export demand for U.S. beans is slow, largely because of the South American price advantage. The USDA’s next set of supply, demand, and production numbers and CONAB’s updated […] The post Wheat up on weather concerns, lower dollar appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

May corn closed at $4.61, up 2 and 1/2 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.15 and 1/2, down 1/2 centMay soybean meal closed at $304.30, down $1.60May soybean oil closed at 42.10, up 51 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.68 and 1/2, up 11 and 1/2 centsApr. live cattle closed at $205.02, up $1.85Apr. feeder cattle closed […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 17, 2025 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

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The Minnesota House and Senate are far apart on agriculture budget funding. Senate Ag, Veterans, Broadband, and Rural Development chair Aric Putnam says his committee has been very diligent and thoughtful about spending. “Unfortunately the House went a little crazy on us about two weeks ago and passed a budget with funny money, which makes […] The post Minnesota House and Senate far apart on ag budget funding appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story