August 14, 2025

A Kansas farmer says time is running out for the administration’s trade policy to deliver benefits to producers ahead of the next growing season. Shale Porter tells Brownfield, “If we continue with our trade talks maybe we might bet a bump in prices. That’s my concern if we raise a good crop, but it’s not […] The post Kansas farmer says trade policy needs to give a boost soon appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he’s concerned about the economic outlook for U.S. farmers and ranchers. “Even at $4.10 for corn the new reference price, and $10 for soybeans, it’s still way under the cost of production.” He tells Brownfield securing relief from high input costs is one of the biggest challenges. “One of the […] The post Grassley concerned about low crop prices, higher input costs appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A U.S. Senator from Iowa says she supports the USDA’s plans to reorganize the agency. Republican Joni Ernst says Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins’ proposal will bring USDA closer to farmers and ranchers. “To see the USDA actually move a number of its workers out is really exciting,” she said. “Would I hope they would eventually […] The post Sen. Ernst comments on USDA reorganization plans appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An agronomist at Superior Ag says the current state of the ag economy has some growers already considering nutrient management cuts in 2026. Jesse Uebelhor says taking regular soil tests can help growers make the best decision for their operation. “We need to know the fertility levels of the soils before we choose to make […] The post Be cautious when making soil fertility decisions appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An agronomic service rep with Syngenta says he’s optimistic about the condition of the U.S. soybean crop. Chris Munsterman says there could be enough moisture to get it across the finish line this month even with a stretch of above normal temperatures on the way. “I feel pretty good about it. I think growers have […] The post Soybean crop in excellent shape nearing its final stretch appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The co-founder of AgMarket.net says the latest USDA WASDE report was a drag on the corn market but could present opportunities for soybeans. Matt Bennett tells Brownfield… “Yes, the yield went up on soybeans, but whenever you take those acres away and you look at demand, they even drop back demand.”  He says, “It puts […] The post WASDE brings soybean opportunities appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A central Minnesota farmer says frequent rain this summer has had a mixed impact on crops. John Mages farms in Stearns County. “Our area has had quite a bit of rainfall, so on the heavier soils there is a little bit of nitrogen deficiency (and) things like that. But as you go on kind of […] The post Wet summer having mixed impact on central Minnesota crops appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story