January 14, 2026

A seed retailer says careful hybrid selection can help farmers maximize their return on investment. Tim Good, district sales manager, with Nebraska-based Hogemeyer Hybrids says it starts with good communication between farmers and their dealers. “They need to know what they want to do, what they want to plant for population and where they want […] The post Hybrid selection strategies to maximize farm ROI appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An ag economist says there’s a renewed focus on improving farm labor efficiency in 2026. Michael Langemeier with Purdue University says most farms in the U.S. use about 10 to 20 percent of their income to cover labor costs. “If you’re using a lot more labor, you might be doing that because you have older […] The post Purdue economist urges farmers to rethink farm labor costs as tight margins continue in 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A researcher with the Illinois Fertilizer and Chemical Association says farmers are looking for ways to get the most out of their nitrogen budgets. Lowell Gentry, a retired research specialist with the University of Illinois, says timing applications to be quickly utilized by the plant is key. “We were putting on 20 pounds of starter […] The post Research shows smarter nitrogen application boosts efficiency for farmers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Across the Corn Belt, sharply colder air is arriving in the wake of a departing cold front.  Gusty winds accompany the surge of colder weather, while snow showers and snow squalls are occurring in the vicinity of the Great Lakes.  Wednesday’s high temperatures will remain below 20°F in the upper Great Lakes region and the […] The post A big change in weather gets underway; a major pattern shift begins across the Heartland appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A new herbicide is coming soon for Bayer Crop Science. In this Managing for Profit, Kati Price, Bayer’s North American Crop Protection Technical Manager discusses how Convinto™ herbicide will be different than other products on the market. Listen now to learn more! The post A New Herbicide is Coming Soon for Bayer Crop Science appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A pair of ag experts say Brazil’s ongoing crop expansion could impact the value of U.S. soybeans in 2026. Joana Colussi, assistant professor at Purdue University, says the country is expected to produce another record soybean crop this year. “There is a forecast that Brazil could reach over 6.5 billion bushels in this crop season,” […] The post Experts say Brazil’s expected record soybean crop could impact the value of U.S. beans  appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story