May 5, 2026

The president of the American Soybean Association says the upcoming meeting between the U.S. and China could help boost profit margins for U.S. soybean farmers. Scott Metzger says producers need China’s follow through on their recent purchase commitments. “If you’re around a $12 break-even price on your soybean crop, that could be the difference between […] The post Farmers are watching as U.S. prepares for China trade talks appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The president-elect of the Ohio Pork Council says the organization is helping address food insecurity through its annual Pork Power program. Jarred Black says producers recently donated $6,000 to the Freestore Foodbank in Greater Cincinnati and the Mid-Ohio Food Collective. “This time of year, as we move into the summertime, food banks have a greater need for protein,” he […] The post Recent Ohio Pork donations expected to help feed more than 18,000 families statewide appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An ethanol industry official expects the U.S. House to pass nationwide year-round E15 next week but says more challenges await the legislation in the U.S. Senate. Monte Shaw with the Iowa Renewable Fuels Association tells Brownfield E15 is gaining support in the House ahead of a Floor vote scheduled May 13th. “I think we’re going […] The post Iowa ethanol leader confident in House E15 vote, cautious on Senate hurdles appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The director of the Gardner Agricultural Policy Program at the University of Illinois says calls for major reforms to farm safety net programs are nothing new. Jonathan Coppess, who’s authored two books on the history of the farm bill, says the most monumental changes to farm policy occur in times of crisis. “Times of real […] The post Major farm policy shifts typically tied to crises appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An ag business specialist says the timing could be right for cattle producers in Missouri to start rebuilding cattle herds. Wesley Tucker with University of Missouri Extension says with strong prices it can be a difficult decision for producers to hold back heifers. “I don’t know how many times I’ve heard producers say I cannot […] The post MU Extension: strong cattle prices, feed supply create opportunity for Missouri herd expansion appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The Illinois Corn Marketing Board continues to utilize corn checkoff dollars to support the mission of the Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom program to bring ag to students. In this Managing for Profit, Kevin Daugherty, director of Illinois Ag in the Classroom, discusses the importance of this effort. The post Bringing Agriculture to the Next Generation appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The president of the National Farmers Union (NFU) says the U.S. Senate Ag Committee has an opportunity to bring needed stability to the farm sector. “We’re still looking for our lawmakers to be bold and produce some farm policy that meets today’s needs.” Rob Larew says the House’s recently passed Farm, Food and National Security […] The post Larew: It’s time to update the safety net appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story