August 27, 2025

The Mississippi River has the potential to drop to severe lows at harvest for the fourth year in a row and an ag economist with University of Arkansas Extension says basis will be affected. Hunter Biram says it gets expensive to ship lighter loads of soybeans via barge down the river and that cost is […] The post Low Mississippi River and reduced demand affecting basis appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

U.S. dairy leaders say the recently announced trade framework with the European Union has some gaps. Shawna Morris with the U.S. Dairy Export Council points to geographical indications. “The EU’s approach of saying we’re the only ones that can use these super special words that have already been produced quite a long time by us and other […] The post Dairy leaders closely watching EU trading details appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The American Coalition for Ethanol is hopeful Congress will pass legislation allowing nationwide sales of E15 year-round before the end of 2025. ACE CEO Brian Jennings says while there is strong bipartisan support. “We haven’t found the right sort of procedure or pathway through Congress, and that’s because some of these bills have certain rules, […] The post American Coalition for Ethanol optimistic E15 legislation catches ride to finish line appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Two cotton farmers in the Delta say multiple years of high input costs and low commodity prices have caused a dire economic situation. Barry Bean is a farmer based in Pemiscot, Dunklin and New Madrid Counties in Missouri. “We’re producing a crop that’s worth about 62 cents (per pound) today, net in your pocket. It […] The post Delta cotton farmers say they’re trying to survive appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A favorite food spot at the Nebraska State Fair is helping promote the agriculture industry to fair goers. Matthew Melchor, with the Nebraska Cattleman, says the Beef Pit serves an average of 16,000 sandwiches each year. “We are here to promote beef products and get people out to try some different things, so all of our […] The post Nebraska State Fair’s Beef Pit helps educate consumers about ag appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Taryn Fischels, product marketing manager with John Deere, tells Brownfield at the 2025 Farm Progress Show that many farmers are looking to upgrade equipment as opposed to purchasing brand new in the current ag economy. AUDIO: Taryn Fischels – John Deere The post Farmers looking for equipment upgrades appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Indiana Governor Mike Braun recently announced the state has sold a former General Motors stamping plant in downtown Indianapolis to Elanco Animal Health for $27 million.  In a statement, the governor said the sale will allow the company and its partners to create additional jobs, attract talent, and create the OneHealth Innovation District.  The site […] The post Elanco acquires former GM stamping plant in downtown Indianapolis for $27 million appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Kurt Maertens, BASF Technical Representative for Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, said growers have faced numerous environmental stressors and widespread fungal disease pressure in both corn and soybeans during the 2025 growing season. “This year brought nearly every fungal disease you can imagine,” said Maertens. “These are major yield robbers, and proactive disease management has […] The post BASF Rep Highlights Importance of Fungicides, Offers Growers Chance to Win Truck Lease appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story