February 25, 2026

The blue jacket isn’t just something I talk about. It’s something I’ve lived. Long before I ever held a microphone, I zipped up that blue corduroy jacket as a high school FFA member, just as my sister, my dad and my grandpa had before me. I stayed involved as a collegiate FFA member at Western […] The post From Blue Jacket to Broadcast: How FFA Shaped My Journey and Continues to Transform the Future of Agriculture appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Some farmer leaders say they’re frustrated by the lack of movement on biofuels policy. Brett Grauerholtz with Kansas Corn says there are several moving parts for the House to pass nationwide, year-round E15 legislation by today’s deadline. “There is so many people that have to get involved with this to get legislation that benefits everybody […] The post Farmer leaders voice frustration over stalled biofuels policy at Commodity Classic appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Farmers across the U.S. continue to navigate narrow margins and tight budgets. Indiana farmer Tim Gauck says it’s even more important for farmers today, to know their numbers.  “Knowing your cost of production, where your break-even point is, is so important,” he says. “We’d all like to have the highest price or the best machinery or the […] The post Farmers say cost management and crop diversification are key tools in a tight-margin year. appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Farmers across the U.S. continue to navigate narrow margins and tight budgets. Indiana farmer Tim Gauck says it’s even more important for farmers today, to know their numbers.  “Knowing your cost of production, where your break-even point is, is so important,” he says. “We’d all like to have the highest price or the best machinery or the […] The post Farmers say cost management and crop diversification are key tools in a tight-margin year appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe says after a visit to Washington D.C. last week he’s optimistic Congress will find a way forward on legislation for nationwide, year-round E15. “Our Congressional delegation feels like we’re in a good spot. Ag Secretary Rollins felt like we’re in a good spot, but anything can happen in the (capitol) building […] The post Kehoe says E15 expansion would boost corn markets, urges Congressional action appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Attendees of the National Ethanol Conference in Orlando are anxiously awaiting an update from the Rural Domestic Energy Council on year-round, nationwide E15.  Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper says time is running out for the council to move forward with E15 legislation. “So this council was given a deadline of February 25th, today, to […] The post E15 deadline arrives as industry awaits congressional action appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Foods that can commonly trigger allergic reactions for those who have Alpha Gal Syndrome included red meat, organ meats, and some dairy products. That can cause some serious disruptions for meat eaters. Eden Stewart, an Extension Educator with the University of Missouri says it’s important to work with doctors to figure out how to navigate […] The post Cooking with Alpha-Gal Syndrome appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story