April 20, 2026

China’s Ag Ministry says it plans to import fewer soybeans, pork, beef and dairy products in the next decade. Naomi Blohm with Total Farm Marketing says that sends a clear message. “They don’t have to do as much negotiations potentially with the United States in the future. I think it’s a little bit of a […] The post China signals longer-term cuts to ag imports appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

One FFA member says the organization is helping shape his future career choice. Adam McCrea is currently studying ag systems technology at Iowa State University. He’s also winding down his term serving as Iowa FFA State Secretary. He tells Brownfield his family has always had a background in agriculture. “I didn’t grow up directly on […] The post FFA leadership opens doors to ag careers for Iowa State student appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An ag economist encourages farmers to be mindful of production costs amid continued market volatility. Dr. Megan Roberts with Compeer Financial says many growers are dealing with depressed commodity prices and high input costs. “As you are starting this new growing season, making sure that you really have a very keen idea of what your […] The post Farmers advised to take field-by-field approach to cost management appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An ag economist says producers can still protect their bottom line despite market volatility from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Allen Featherstone with Kansas State University says farmers should take advance of any price improvement in the fertilizer markets if they happen. “There may be an opportunity to shift of that risk away and […] The post Don’t wait on Middle East resolution to manage fertilizer price risk appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Michigan State University Extension says flood-damaged fields should be assessed for potential disaster declarations. Field Crops Educator Monica Jean tells Brownfield, “We have really challenged our systems and soils with this.” She says overwintering crops like wheat, canola, and alfalfa need to be evaluated for viability and potential claims. “When you can get out into […] The post MSU offers flooding resources for farmers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Brownfield’s Nicole Heslip covers the Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition Stakeholder event. The post Michigan Advanced Biofuels Coalition Stakeholder event appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Brownfield’s Nicole Heslip covers the Annual Food-grade Grains Field Day at MSU’s Kellogg Biological Station The post Annual Food-grade Grains Field Day  appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Brownfield’s Kellan Heavican participates in the NCBA’s Young Cattlemen’s Conference. The post NCBA’s Young Cattlemen’s Conference appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Brownfield’s Kellan Heavican covers the CME Group Foundation Symposium at the Yeutter Institute. The post CME Group Foundation Symposium at the Yeutter Institute  appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story