February 27, 2026

A U.S. Congressman from Missouri says the National FFA has responded to an inquiry into a partnership with Syngenta and their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives. Jason Smith tells Brownfield “They have said they will comply and we’re waiting on their response. This organization is so important for every child who cares about agriculture and […] The post Smith: National FFA must address concerns appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A market analyst says the continued optimism that China could buy eight million metric tons of additional U.S. soybeans has kept prices stronger, longer than many expected. “It’s been going since the first week of February.” That’s when President Trump posted on Truth Social about a call he’d had with China with the news, which […] The post Chance of more China buys maintain soybean rally appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A fertilizer management specialist encourages growers to keep chasing bushels despite tight margins. Corteva Agriscience Nitrogen Stabilizers Strategic Account Manager Heather Vosburgh says one key is using the right crop inputs. “A proven product with a track record of yield and success behind it, and really it’s a lot about risk management. So going into […] The post Protecting nitrogen all season long critical for strong corn yields appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Ag Secretary Brook Rollins says the USDA is working to make USDA more efficient. “I have no idea how these farmers have been dealing with this all these years,” she says.  The Secretary announced the One Farmer, One File initiative during the 2026 Commodity Classic in San Antonio, Texas.  She says it will streamline digital […] The post USDA launches One Farmer, One File initiative to reduce administrative burdens for farmers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Iowa’s Ag Secretary sees several wins for farmers if reforms are made to the Conservation Reserve Program. Mike Naig says CRP should reflect today’s realities in agriculture. “And what do I mean by that? We are working heavily, mightily, aggressively towards improving soil conservation (and) improving water quality. And what that means is we would […] The post Iowa’s ag secretary sees ‘multiple wins’ in updating Conservation Reserve Program appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The president of the National Corn Growers Association says frustration continues to mount over the lack of progress on nationwide, year-round E-15. Ohio farmer Jed Bower told the general session of the 2026 Commodity Classic, “With the lack of work we’re seeing in D.C., we’ve been Midwest nice for too long.”  He says, “They need […] The post Farmer frustration mounts over E15 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Building a robust crop protection management program. Ty Witten, vice president for commercial LTO with Bayer, says 17 states have already approved the Dicamba registration. “Hopefully over the next 30 days we’ll have that product available and place so growers can have a good season.”   Witten says if farmers are planning on using over-the-top […] The post Crop protection takes center stage ahead of growing season appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An ag meteorologist says cattle producers in parts of the Western Corn Belt are in desperate need of drought relief.    Eric Snodgrass with Nutrien Ag Solutions says there hasn’t been much winter moisture, and it could be April or May before significant improvement occurs. “If you look historically and if you average the last […] The post Drought deepens in the Western Corn Belt as ranchers wait for spring moisture appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Thomas Frisch, a Minnesota farmer and the secretary of the United Soybean Board, says new soy-based technologies have strong potential to grow soybean demand. The post Growing Soybean Demand Through New Soy-Based Technologies appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story