October 29, 2025

Thousands of FFA members from across the country are volunteering at 27 different Indianapolis locations during the National FFA Organization’s Days of Service. Elizabeth Sendelweck is a program manager with National FFA and says students are helping make a difference in their host city. “IndyHumane has had an unprecedented number of dogs and cats that […] The post FFA members living to serve during National FFA’s Days of Service appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An extension plant pathologist says soybean cyst nematode is a year-round issue for farmers. Dylan Mangel with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says SCN populations continue to spread across the Midwest. “It’s not just that they are spreading, but those nematodes are actually evolving to get better at reproducing on the resistance varieties that we have […] The post SCN populations continue to spread across Midwest appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The CEO of phosphate fertilizer producer Itafos says the rise in popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) is a contributing factor in the increase farmers are seeing in phosphate prices. David Delaney says the mineral is crucial to the production of lithium-ion phosphate (LFP) batteries. “If you’re making phosphoric acid, you need phosphate rock, and through […] The post EV battery production adding pressure to global phosphate supply appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

President Trump’s nominee for chief ag negotiator within the Office of the Trade Representative says increasing market access for farmers and breaking down trade barriers are her top priorities. During a confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee, Julie Callahan said American agriculture is under great stress. “Farmers and ranchers rely on export markets to […] The post Callahan tells senators trade fairness and market access are top ag priorities appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Indianapolis will remain home to the National FFA Convention through 2040. Cheryl Zimmerman is the executive secretary for the National FFA Organization. “The city of Indianapolis has the venues capable of accommodating our guests and strategies to involve the local community,” she says. “The National FFA Organization and board of directors believes Indianapolis is an ideal […] The post The National FFA Convention and Expo will stay in Indianapolis through 2040 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An ag meteorologist says high winds in parts of the Midwest could impact some of the U.S. corn crop that has yet to be harvested. Brian Fuchs with the National Drought Mitigation Center says damage is likely limited to fields that had standability issues before harvest.  “Right now, I haven’t heard of any of that, […] The post High winds threaten unharvested corn, raise fire risks appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A commodity market analyst says China has made its first purchase of U.S. soybeans in the current marketing year. Allendale’s Greg McBride says the sale comes ahead of President Trump’s meeting with China’s president on Thursday. “We hear they bought three cargoes at 180,000 metric tons,” he said. “It’s token business and more of a […] The post China buys U.S. soybeans ahead of Trump meeting appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The DEKALB® and Asgrow® seed brands are launching 43 new products for 2026. In this episode of Managing for Profit, DEKALB Brand Manager Jamie Horton and Asgrow Brand Manager Brittany Eubank discuss how exclusive genetics and advanced trait protection help farmers maximize performance in their fields. The post DEKALB® and Asgrow® New Products for 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story