December 2, 2025

An agronomist says genetic diversity can help crop growers mitigate risk. Dave Hoy with LG Seeds tells Brownfield, “Some hybrids might be really good with diseases,” he said. “Other ones might be really good with drought stress or standability. Making sure you mix up that genetic diversity really helps get a consistent yield across the […] The post Agronomist says genetic diversity can help farmers manage growing risks in 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The chair of the U.S. Soybean Export Council says farmers are looking for ways to grow demand in southeast Asia. Jana Fritz says Vietnam and Indonesia are two of the largest export opportunities for the U.S. “Tempeh has been a critical component of their diet, and now they’re turning it potentially even into baked goods by using tempeh […] The post Big opportunities to boost soybean demand in southeast Asia  appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The world’s largest biofuel producer says creating more demand for ethanol could be the fastest way to improve the sluggish ag economy.   Doug Berven with POET says it’s more sustainable than a financial assistance package. “Biofuels can pull agriculture out of an immediate ag crisis for free. We can either pay farmers a check […] The post POET says ethanol markets key to strengthening ag economy appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An ag economist at Purdue University says the recent rally in soybean prices could help improve farmer profitability in 2026.  Michael Langemeier tells Brownfield, “With the movement we’re seeing in prices right now, it’s at least $50 per acre,” he says. “Most of that is coming from soybeans, but it’s also coming from corn. What lifts the boat […] The post Economist says recent soybean rally could help improve farmer profitability in 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The CEO of One Earth Energy says demand for the Illinois-based ethanol plant’s product is high, but the industry does face challenges. Steve Kelly says reducing the company’s carbon footprint through carbon sequestration is a high priority. “The purpose of the pipeline is simply to move the CO2 from the ethanol plant.”  He says, “We’re […] The post One Earth Energy prioritizing carbon sequestration amid strong ethanol demand appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A technical marketing manager for fungicides says more soybeans growers are incorporating fungicide applications into their disease management programs. Kim Tutor with BASF says the return on investment for farmers is similar to what corn producers have experienced. “I think enough folks have seen the other additional plant health benefits out of a fungicide application. […] The post Soybean growers expand fungicide use amid disease pressure appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story