December 9, 2025

Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith says he’s cautiously optimistic about the long-term outlook for agriculture trade.   He tells Brownfield while he’s not a supporter of tariffs, they’ve brought countries to the negotiating table. “We see concessions from other countries,” Smith said. “I believe that ultimately to have the leveling of the playing field move forward beyond […] The post Smith says tariffs have prompted concessions in global ag trade appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

One ag group says next year’s review of the U.S.- Mexico- Canada Agreement could be an opportunity to strengthen international trade. Mike Seyfert, president and CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association, says the agreement remains critical for the North American food supply chain. “When you look at the export numbers, Mexico will soon […] The post NGFA says USMCA review is an opportunity to strengthen the agreement appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

USDA officials say the Trump administration’s $12 billion Farmer Bridge Assistance program will base crop payments on planted acres reported to the Farm Service Agency. Undersecretary for Farm Production and Conservation Richard Fordyce says the program is simple, proportional, and fair. “Producers should ensure their 2025 acreage reports are accurate by December 19th at 5 P.m. Eastern […] The post USDA sets December 19 deadline for acreage reporting in $12 billion assistance program appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures across the central and southern High Plains and the western U.S., while colder-than-normal conditions will prevail along and east of a line from northeastern Montana to southwestern Louisiana.  Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation across most of the country should contrast with […] The post Temps in a wide-range across the Heartland; an active early-Winter pattern continues for some appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Researchers at the University of Wisconsin are studying old and new data to re-evaluate recommendations for phosphorus and potassium application rates on corn and soybeans, and they’ve found some minor differences between the 70’s and 80’s compared to now.  Extension soils researcher Chris Bandura joins us next on Managing for Profit. The post New research examines soil phosphorus and potasium requirements appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story