A survey of manufacturing supply managers in Iowa and eight other Midwestern states finds the tariffs enacted by President Trump last year are causing wide-reaching financial troubles for many American companies. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says even though the nation’s highest court struck down the president’s tariffs in late February, the damage is already […] View Full Story
Some farmers are concerned consolidation in the fertilizer industry is contributing to drastically rising input costs. Mark Mueller, a farmer director with Iowa Corn, says prices should have moved lower with companies expanding but, “For some reason the increased production doesn’t necessarily translate into savings that get passed along to the farmer. Let’s face it. […] The post Farmers say fertilizer consolidation is driving higher input costs appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Fuel retailers are frustrated by the lack of progress on E15 legislation. Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper says gas stations and truck stops are growing tired of waiting on Congress to pass a year-round, nationwide standard. “We’ve certainly heard that remark from the retailers and truck stop folks before, and I think there is […] The post ‘The fatigue is real’: retailers push for federal action on year-round E15 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Cash dairy prices were steady to lower except butter Monday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Dry whey was down $0.0050 at $0.6275. One sale was recorded at that price. Forty-pound cheese blocks were down $0.0075 at $1.5150. Three sales were recorded, ranging from $1.5125 to $1.5150. Cheese barrels were down $0.01 at $1.55. No sales were recorded. Butter prices were up $0.2650 at $2.1050. Fifteen sales were recorded, ranging from $2.05 to $2.1075. Nonfat dry milk was down $0.04 at $1.67. Eighteen sales were recorded, ranging from $1.6575 to $1.71. The post Cash dairy prices lower except butter Monday appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
With the agricultural economy tighter than ever, farmers are looking for ways to get the most out of every acre without overspending. Croplan Seed is helping growers navigate that challenge with a focus on data, testing, and local knowledge. Jeff Osterhaus, Seed Portfolio Manager with Croplan, explained that while many companies offer strong products, Croplan […] The post Croplan Focuses on Smart, Data-Driven Seed Decisions for Growers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A senior market advisor with Total Farm Marketing says escalating tensions in the Middle East could provide some marketing opportunities for U.S. farmers in the near-term. Naomi Blohm says prices moved higher following air strikes in Iran over the weekend, but the rally may be short-lived. “If South America ends up getting rain, if the conflict […] The post U.S. Middle East tensions could create short-term grain marketing opportunities appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An extension ag economist points to the duration of the military action in Iran as a major market factor. Chad Hart with Iowa State University says this is the second attack conducted by the U.S. and Israel in less than a year. “We saw a brief spike up in prices, but we saw things calm […] The post Economist: prolonged Iran conflict could trigger major commodity swings appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The Missouri Grassroots Fellowship features young soybean farmers from across the state learning about the soybean industry and improving leadership skills. Luke Hopper, participant and former Missouri Soybeans intern, shares his experience. The post Farmers Learn Leadership at the Missouri Grassroots Fellowship appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Syngenta is set to introduce Durastak, its latest corn trait technology, for the 2027 growing season. This innovation features the first-ever triple-Bt protein stack in the industry, delivering advanced control against corn rootworm. Built to tackle resistance, Durastak™ offers up to 50% stronger protection than Duracade™ and an average yield increase of 9.7 bushels per […] The post Syngenta Unveils Durastak Corn Trait for 2027 with Triple-Bt Rootworm Protection appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
As the Trump administration gears up to review the United States-Mexico-Canda agreement this summer, some corn grower leaders say the stakes could not be higher. Andy Jobman with Nebraska Corn says the message from ag producers is crystal clear. “Our big thing is do no harm.” He says the deal has provided decades of predictability […] The post Corn growers urge “do no harm” as USCMA review approaches appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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