March 18, 2026

Farmers National Company has acquired a Kansas-based farm management division to help provide sustainability for ag operations.     FNC says the purchase from Peoples Bank and Trust in McPherson, Kansas, will give producers access to specialized management, local knowledge, and resources to help maintain profitability for producers. Grant Fitzgerald, Senior Vice President of Farm and […] The post FNC acquires McPherson-based farm management business appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The senior vice president with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers says the industry is closely watching for signs of increased confidence in the ag economy. Curt Blades says equipment dealer inventories are key. “It’s in the best interest of rural America for those dealer lots to not be too full.”  He says, “Too much inventory […] The post AEM watching for signs of increased confidence in the ag economy appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Advocates for Michigan’s 10 Cents a Meal Program are asking lawmakers to reconsider funding the initiative to support farmers and students in the next budget. Northern Michigan vegetable grower and co-founder of the Mi Farm Co-op, Nic Welty spoke about the impact of its elimination last year during a Michigan House education appropriations subcommittee hearing […] The post Schools, farmers say restoring Michigan’s 10 Cents a Meal Program would boost economy and student nutrition appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The executive vice president with the Nebraska Cattlemen says she expects some movement on legislation changing the state’s brand law. Laura Field says the organization continues to be opposed to a voluntary, statewide system. “But, on the notion of modifying some fees, if milking dairy cattle should be exempt from branding and other things like […] The post Nebraska lawmakers to consider amendments to Nebraska Brand Law appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Deputy Ag Secretary Stephen Vaden says he’s optimistic that 2026 could be the year a federal E15 solution finally gets across the finish line. “I think E15 is going to get there,” he said. “It’s frankly been much more of a struggle than it should have been.” Speaking during a lecture series hosted by the […] The post Deputy Ag Secretary says E15 expansion within reach despite congressional hurdles appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The chief economist with The Fertilizer Institute says the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is raising concerns about U.S. fertilizer supplies. “We think we’re about 2 million tons short on nitrogen for the spring market.” Veronica Nigh says around 50% of global exports of urea moves through the now-closed Strait of Hormuz, which doesn’t […] The post Middle East conflict tightening urea supplies appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen says all options are on the table to support livestock producers affected by wildfires. Speaking with reporters on Tuesday, he said one of his goals is keeping the cow herd in the state despite. “By the square miles of (rangeland), it potentially could be 40,000 momma cows that need some help. […] The post Nebraska officials outline resources for livestock producers affected by wildfires appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story