January 27, 2026

Investing in diversification.  Todd Main, the director of market development for the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA), says one way to protect soybean growers from ongoing trade uncertainties is to find new uses for their products. “But at the end of the day, it’s all about moving the pile.”  He says, “We grow a lot of […] The post New uses of soybeans bringing long-term sustainability appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Purdue University has eliminated its Department of Agricultural Sciences Education and Communication. In a statement to alumni, the College of Agriculture says the move was made because of a new Indiana State law.  Purdue’s Agricultural Education program will continue to be offered to undergraduates in the College of Agriculture. Students majoring in Agricultural and Natural […] The post Purdue College of Agriculture eliminates its ASEC Department and Agricultural Communication major appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The executive director of the Soy Transportation Coalition says Winter Storm Fern could impact the efficiency of the U.S. supply chain for weeks to come. Mike Steenhoek says cold temperatures and heavy snow accumulation are limiting the performance of railway and barge equipment.  “The degree to which those systems are well maintained, operable, and efficient makes […] The post Recent severe winter weather could further impact ag transportation system appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Across the Corn Belt, a disturbance crossing the Great Lakes region is producing some snow showers.  Very cold, blustery conditions prevail throughout the Corn Belt, with Tuesday morning’s minimum temperatures falling below 0°F from the eastern Dakotas into the upper Great Lakes region.  Despite the cold, windy conditions, much of the Midwestern winter wheat is […] The post Unseasonably cold for many from the Corn Belt, eastern Plains into the deep southern U.S. appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

In this Managing for Profit, Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council vice chair Ben Storm says the soybean checkoff continues to benefit his bottom line, as well as the farm economy as a whole. The southeastern Minnesota farmer tells Brownfield that checkoff-funded research is leading to higher yields and better profitability.  The post Soybean Checkoff Brings Value Through Research appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

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