January 5, 2026

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for near- or above-normal temperatures nationwide, with the northern High Plains having the greatest likelihood of experiencing unusually warm weather.  Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation across most of the country should contrast with wetter-than-normal conditions in southern Florida, the lower Rio Grande Valley, and an area near […] The post A seasonally mild, largely tranquil pattern to return to much of the Heartland next week appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The vice president of the National Corn Growers Association says the USDA’s Farmer Bridge Assistance Program provides much-needed help for farmers. But Matt Frostic says it’s not enough. “The river’s pretty wide, yet the bridge isn’t quite there.” The Michigan farmer tells Brownfield… “For the 2025 crop, we lost about $160 an acre for corn. […] The post Farmers say bridge payments provide some relief, but Congress and markets must step in appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Drew Butler with Loveland Products says given the financial challenges of 2025, corn and soybean growers faced difficult decisions in terms of costs. Due to commodity pricing, he tells Brownfield it was a year when every input had to be impactful.  The post Ag input impact appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story