October 30, 2025

An eastern Iowa farmer says profitability is his biggest concern heading into the 2026 growing season. Robb Ewoldt, who’s also a farmer-leader with the United Soybean Board, tells Brownfield, “It’s on every farmers’ mind right now,” he said. “It’s very challenging times for whether you’re in corn or soybeans. It’s very challenging trying to stay […] The post Iowa soybean leader says domestic demand key to improving farm income appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The CEO of the Kansas Soybean Association says China’s verbal commitment to purchase U.S. soybeans helps provide some reassurance for farmers.   Kaleb Little says the deal includes exports sales through 2028. “I think the long term (agreement) is really what is bringing some excitement and stability back to the market.” He tells Brownfield ensuring […] The post China’s soybean commitment brings reassurance to U.S. farmers, says Kansas Soybean Assn CEO appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A farmer in north central Illinois says it’s been a somewhat surprising harvest season. Mark Wilson, who raises corn, soybeans, and hogs in Stark County, says heavy disease pressure limited his expectations in corn. “We had tar spot early, had some gray leaf, had some northern leaf blight, had some southern rust, but it’s coming […] The post Soybean yields dip from late-season dryness, but corn shows resilience in north central Illinois appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A local co-operative manager says red crown rot is becoming an increasing concern for soybean growers in his area. Travis Gillett, who oversees the Alma branch of Effingham Equity in Marion County, Illinois, tells Brownfield, “The red crown rot can be completely devastating to the crop.”  He says, “We’ve had it the last two or […] The post Red crown rot spreading concern for Illinois soybean growers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A market analyst says soybean producers have a good opportunity to sell some grain. Greg McBride with Allendale says the January futures contract went above the $11 mark this week in response to U.S.-China trade news. “Reward the 90-cent rally with some sales,” he said. “Get something done so that you can have that in […] The post Analyst says soybean rally presents selling opportunity appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

China has committed to buying more U.S. soybeans in the next three years, but Tommy Grisafi with Ag Bull Marketing tells Brownfield… “Until it gets put on a boat and leaves the Pacific Northwest or other shores of the United States, we’re not really going to trust the China deal.” Following a meeting between the […] The post Analyst urges caution as China commits to major U.S. ag purchases appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story