July 7, 2025

President Trump again pledged to work with farmers and protect undocumented farmworkers during a recent rally in Iowa. “We’re going to do something that we’re going to sort of put the farmers in charge,” he said. Trump said legislation is being crafted with farmers and the hospitality industry to create some type of immigration exemption. […] The post Trump rallies for farmworker exemption appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

In this episode, Compeer Agricultural Economist Dr. Megan Roberts discusses the USDA’s Planting Acreage Report and the Grain Stocks Update. She said this report was fairly quiet with no real surprises. Learn more about the 2025 planting season, market prices, and how it will impact farmers moving forward. Listen to Compeer’s Economic Minute for clear, […] The post Compeer’s Economic Minute – Steady Planting, Market Impacts & Interest Rate Outlook appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A technical field representative with BASF says new research shows seed treatments can help mitigate yield losses caused by red crown rot. Nick Tinsley says the key is using a higher rate of seed treatment. “Not all seed treatments are going to have activity, but there are a few out there that do.”  He says, […] The post BASF researching red crown rot appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

It’s scouting season. Mandy Bish, a plant pathologist with the University of Missouri Extension, says that due to the wet, cool spring, farmers should be scouting for soil-borne diseases. Hear more from Bish in the latest Spotlight on Soybeans. The post Scout for Soil Borne Soybean Diseases appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

As the growing season progresses, some farmers may still have concerns about weed control. Ron Geis, a market development specialist with Corteva Agriscience, says the Enlist weed control system allows farmers to make timely herbicide applications tailored to their operation. He tells Brownfield that Enlist can be applied up to the early flower stage in […] The post Late Season Weed Control appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

While the One Big Beautiful bill includes key investments for agriculture, some ag groups say it leaves a few issues unresolved for farmers and ranchers. National Farmers Union President Rob Larew tells Brownfield the legislation may have complicated the path forward for a “skinny” farm bill. “The big remaining question, besides whether or not we’ll […] The post Ag groups focus on what’s next after OBBB passage appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The low price of corn has some growers looking to fill bunks instead of bins. Randy Ebert and his family operate a dairy and beef operation near Algoma, Wisconsin.  He tells Brownfield it’s been a tough stretch for the cash crop farmers. “Multiple guys that cash crop in the area, they are looking to the […] The post Commodity prices have growers seeking corn marketing alternatives appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Across the Corn Belt, warm, humid weather and mostly adequate to abundant soil moisture reserves are promoting a rapid pace of corn and soybean growth.  Midwestern temperatures are favorable for summer crops entering the reproductive stage of development, as Monday’s maximum readings should generally range from 80 to 90°F.  On the Plains, spotty showers and […] The post Generally favorable, early-July weather covers most of the Heartland appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Brownfield’s Carah Hart covers the KC Agribusiness Council’s Ag Outlook Forum The post Ag Outlook Forum appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story