March 11, 2026

The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation is urging Congress to address the ongoing farm labor crisis. Zippy Duvall told the U.S. Senate Ag Committee on Tuesday that an adequate workforce is a key pillar of a strong ag economy. “The current labor shortage is unacceptable and unnecessary,” Duvall said. He says modernized ag […] The post AFBF president calls for modernized farm labor programs appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says federal biofuels policy can help generate more domestic market opportunities for U.S. farmers. During a press call Tuesday, the Iowa Republican said Congress needs to unlock permanent, year-round sales of E15 fuel blends. “Which represents a roughly $14 billion domestic market for corn,” he said. “Long-term authorizations of biofuel programs […] The post Grassley urges action on E15 and renewable fuel volumes appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A major brand restructuring by GDM Seeds is designed to bring a stronger regional focus and more consistent results to farmers across the U.S. Dave Hoy, Agronomy Manager for AgriGold, says the strategy centers on listening to farmers and delivering solutions that fit local production needs. Hoy tells Brownfield the realignment allows the company to […] The post GDM Seed Brand Realignment Aims to Deliver Local Focus and Consistent Results for U.S. Farmers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Artificial intelligence is becoming a bigger part of agriculture every year. From equipment that practically drives itself to software that recommends when to spray, fertilize, or plant – the technology promises to help farmers be more efficient and productive. I saw a LOT of AI innovation in the trade show at the recent Commodity Classic. […] The post The Risks of AI in Agriculture: Why Farmers Must Balance Technology with Experience appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Farmers continue to face mounting challenges—from tightening operating budgets to herbicide-resistant weeds and unpredictable disease pressure. At the 2026 farm show season, UPL is highlighting several tools designed to help growers protect yields and manage costs. Lynn Justesen, Technical Sales Support for Northern Field Crops with UPL says the company is consistently hearing two major […] The post UPL Launches Intrava DX Herbicide and Grower Finance Program While Helping Farmers Tackle Resistant Weeds and Southern Rust appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Middle East tensions continue to add uncertainty to the fertilizer market. Ottawa County, Ohio farmer Sheldon Miller says disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz are impacting fertilizer prices and availability. “We didn’t necessarily see this war popping up,” he says. “Last week, fertilizer prices were frozen. If you didn’t already have it booked, you potentially […] The post Fertilizer availability questioned as tensions ramp up in Iran appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

As growers gear up for planting season, a successful crop starts with choosing soybean genetics that deliver strong emergence, consistent performance and built-in weed management flexibility. In this episode of Managing for Profit, DEKALB® Asgrow® technical agronomist Lance Tarochione of Illinois discusses getting soybeans off to a strong start. The post Getting Soybeans Off to a Strong Start with Asgrow appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Looking ahead, the 6- to 10-day outlook calls for the likelihood of above-normal temperatures from the Pacific Coast to the High Plains, while colder-than-normal conditions will stretch from the Mississippi River to the Atlantic Seaboard.  Meanwhile, near- or below-normal precipitation across most of the country should contrast with wetter-than-normal weather across portions of the Atlantic […] The post A wide-range of temps, west to east across the Heartland; a drier pattern ahead for some appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story