January 27, 2026

The chairman of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee says he’s confident a Farm Bill 2.0 can move quickly in the U.S. House this year. “I’m hoping to get that on the House floor by the end of February, definitely going to do a mark up done by the end of February.” G.T. Thompson tells Brownfield […] The post House ag chair still eyes fast track for Farm Bill 2.0 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A group of Indiana farmers say the current state of the ag economy is playing a role in their cost management decisions for 2026. Hendricks County farmer David Hardin says it’s becoming more difficult to operate.  “The USDA didn’t do us any favors with the recent crop report,” he says. “We’re already starting this season with […] The post Indiana farmers focus on ROI as input costs remain elevated ahead of 2026 crop year appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The Kansas Farm Bureau says state lawmakers are considering several policy changes that could impact the growth of the state’s ag industry. Claudia Hissong, assistant director for state affairs, says additional property tax relief shouldn’t negatively impact farmers and ranchers. “We have some concern that any redesign of tax structure could come with a potential […] The post Kansas Farm Bureau weighs policy changes affecting farmers, ranchers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

New World screwworm has continued its move northward. Buck Wehrbein is the president of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. “We’re certainly afraid it’s going to get here,” he says.  “And that’s going to be a hardship on our producers along the border, without a doubt.” Last week, Mexico confirmed eight new cases of New World screwworm in the state of […] The post New World screwworm detections in Mexico prompt renewed focus on border safeguards appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Mike Naig is seeking a third term as Iowa’s Secretary of Agriculture. In a statement, Naig said his focus as secretary has always been on delivering results for Iowa. Among the successes during his tenure, Naig pointed to expanded conservation efforts across the state and saving families money at the gas pump through support of […] The post Naig runs again for Iowa Agriculture post as Democrats enter race appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Tight corn and soybean margins could push some acres to alfalfa in 2026. Dale Leslein is a hay specialist based in eastern Iowa. “From what I’m hearing from the many auctions I attend throughout the area here, it’s kind of surprising. I think we could see an increase in some alfalfa acres.” He tells Brownfield […] The post Low grain prices could push farmers to plant more alfalfa appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story