April 17, 2025

Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith says a new farm bill may bring stability to ag producers impacted by trade disputes. He tells Brownfield he’s not a strong supporter of tariffs and the next farm bill offers a better alternative than trade assistance payments if producers are affected by retaliatory measures from other countries.  “The farm bill […] The post Smith says new farm bill could improve trade uncertainty appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The USDA’s reporting good export sales for a few key commodities during the week ending April 10th. Corn and soybean export sales both saw week-to-week improvements, with Mexico the leading buyer for both, and beef was up on the week, with Japan topping the list. Cotton sales were also above a week ago, with Vietnam […] The post Export sales up on week for a handful of commodities appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A group of Midwestern governors has asked the Environmental Protection Agency to issue a nationwide emergency waiver for summertime sales of higher blends of ethanol. The governors say the waiver would allow sales of E15 and expand the use of E10. The letter, sent to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on Wednesday, says the waivers will […] The post Governors urge EPA to issue nationwide waiver for E15, expanded use of E10 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A U.S. Senator from Indiana says reliance on China for ag inputs makes the industry more vulnerable. Republican Todd Young tells Brownfield, “The Chinese understand this, and they have aimed to steal our intellectual property, take our technology, and refashion it. But, it’s going to take required attention and further vigilance.” Young says China continues to […] The post Protecting U.S. agriculture from biotechnology threats appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A central Illinois farmer says his area has seen a rush of planting activity this week. “Monday was go day. All you had to do was look across the landscape and you could count as many tractors as you wanted.” Derek Martin raises corn and soybeans in Logan County. “There were some guys that got […] The post Central Illinois planting picks up appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

One Midwestern state will see a boost in the number of fuel stations that offer E15. Monte Shaw, executive director of the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association, says nearly $1 million in E15 infrastructure grants were recently awarded to 94 retail fuel sites across the state. “Maybe they need to update a tank,” he said. “Maybe […] The post Iowa fuel retailers receive RFIP grants, E15 momentum builds appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Photo taken by Brent Barnett/Brownfield The start of planting season means an increase in large equipment on the roadways. Agronomist Meaghan Anderson with Iowa State University says motorists should be extra cautious this time of the year. “There’s very large, slow-moving equipment,” she said. “Very wide, large turns.” She tells Brownfield producers will entering and […] The post Roadway safety during planting season appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Farmers know getting their crops off to a good start is crucial to achieving maximum yield potential. Senior Manager for Plant Nutrition Ron Calhoun with Nutrien Ag Solutions says emergence vigor and stand establishment consistency helps crops emerge and grow at the same rate, ensuring uniformity and the best chance for success. The post At-Plant Nutrition appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story