The fundraising leaders in Iowa’s race for governor have filed the paperwork to qualify for the June primary ballots. Candidates for governor are required to submit at least 3500 signatures from eligible Iowa voters on petitions and have at least 100 signatures from 19 of Iowa’s 99 counties. Democrat Rob Sand said the over 24,000 […] View Full Story
A report from the Iowa Attorney General’s Office says the fatal shooting of a man by a Marion Police officer was justified. Marion Officer Spenser Hartman responded to a call February 4th that a man wanted to talk to police. The officer found Saber Bernard talking with a neighbor on the sidewalk who said they […] View Full Story
Minnesota soybean farmers were focused on policy and new domestic uses of soy at the 2026 Commodity Classic in San Antonio. AUDIO: Darin Johnson – President of Minnesota Soybean Growers Association AUDIO: Gail Donkers – Chair of Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council The post Minnesota soybean growers talk policy, new uses, and more at 2026 Commodity Classic appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Brownfield spoke with several members of the Wisconsin Corn Growers Association and Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board at the 2026 Commodity Classic in San Antonio. AUDIO: Casey Kelleher – President WCPB AUDIO: Ben Augustine – WCGA Board Member AUDIO: Mike Berget – WCPB Board Member AUDIO: Randy Woodruff – WCPB Board Member AUDIO: Shane Goplin – […] The post Wisconsin corn farmers talk policy and more at Commodity Classic appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The Trump administration has indicated it could soon raise its global tariff from 10% to 15%. Ag economist Jim McCormick with Ag Market.Net says U.S. farmers and ranchers could feel some impacts. “The reality is you bring a lot of steel in the manufacturing of the parts and the machinery we use. That potentially could […] The post Potential tariff hike could impact farm inputs, economist says appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A state FSA director says the agency is getting questions about the specialty crop assistance that is part of the Farmer Bridge Assistance Program. Wisconsin state director Sandy Chalmers tells Brownfield FSA is awaiting instructions from USDA. “What we know at this point is the fruits and vegetables that will be covered by that specialty […] The post Some specialty crop assistance details are not clear yet appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture says many farmers are struggling financially due to federal trade policy. Dan Glickman tells Brownfield, “U.S. agriculture is very dependent on exports. We grow much more than we consume, particularly in the row crops and livestock. And so we need those export markets and they’ve been threatened by presidential […] The post Former ag secretary says tariffs threaten key export markets appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An ag economist says agricultural markets are watching for potential trade signals ahead of an upcoming meeting between President Donald Trump and China’s president. Greg McBride is the director of brokerage for Allendale… “They still have this meeting at the end of this month and beginning of next month in Beijing. This is a face […] The post Markets watching for trade developments ahead of Trump-Xi talks appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Farmers attending Commodity Classic were highly engaged on the trade show floor, asking questions and searching for practical solutions to help manage tight margins. Reid Abbott, Great Plains Regional Agronomist for AgroLiquid, says the current ag economy is prompting many growers to rethink how they approach crop nutrition. That could include adjusting application methods, adopting […] The post Soil Testing and Balanced Nutrition Key as Farmers Seek Fertility Solutions at Commodity Classic appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Growmark is entering the high oleic soybeans market, expecting to offer Soyleic varieties in 2027. Missouri Soybean’s Director of Licensing and Commercialization Bryan Stobaugh says it’s an ag innovation that’s bringing more market opportunities and higher value crops back to the state. The post GROWMARK to Commercialize SOYLEIC High-Oleic Soybeans appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
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