October 31, 2025

The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says he’s unsure about the long-term benefits of the newly announced trade framework between the U.S. and China. “From my perspective, some of this is too little, too late.” Jerry Costello tells Brownfield that China’s purchase commitment of 12 million metric tons in 2025 and then 25 […] The post Illinois ag director skeptical of long-term benefits in new U.S.–China trade deal appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Northeast Nebraska farmer Anne Meis says a local soybean crush plant has been a game changer this harvest season. “We’re excited about that market being in this area. We’re hoping it will bring down some basis (levels). That brand new facility this area should be proud of. It’s quick and easy to get in with […] The post Local soybean crush plant bringing new opportunities for Nebraska farmers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The bullish combination of renewed purchases by China and surging domestic crush has the U.S. soybean market poised for a breakout. University of Minnesota Extension grain market economist Ed Usset says the latest NOPA report showed crush levels nearly five percent above expectations. “The crush was 10 million bushels more than the market expected, it […] The post Usset: soybean demand surge echoes ethanol boom of two decades ago appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Fall fieldwork is in full swing as harvest winds down in eastern Iowa. Syngenta agronomic service representative Dalton Webster says farmers are making headway on tillage and applying burndown herbicides on no-till acres. “I’ve seen a few guys that are, obviously with all the rain we had this year, they’re realizing how important drainage is. […] The post Fall fieldwork in full swing as eastern Iowa harvest wraps up appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An FFA member from Erwin, Tennessee says the impacts of Hurricane Helene on her community inspired her to take a closer look at farmer mental health. Senior Abby Petterson says she hopes her agriscience fair project has real-world applications for the next generation of agriculture.  “Farming is really tough,” she says. “I think starting here […] The post FFA member helping support farmer mental health after Hurricane Helene appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza continues to impact poultry facilities in northern Indiana.  The Indiana State Board of Animal Health says the virus was found in a commercial breeder duck operation in Elkhart County. BOAH says more than 6,000 birds will be depopulated and an approximately 6.2-mile control area with a more than 12-mile surveillance zone in portions of LaGrange, Elkhart, […] The post HPAI found in commercial breeder duck operation in Elkhart County, Indiana  appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story