September 10, 2026

John Deere is bringing more options to it’s 6 Series tractor. Deere go to market manager Anne Anderson says new models in the large and extra large frame 6R are coming in 2027. “A lot of times we measure that by wheel base, so our large frame is 110-inch and our extra large frame wheel […] The post John Deere adding new large-frame 6R tractor models in 2027 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The president of the American Soybean Association says growers are optimistic about the future of soybean exports. Scott Metzger says China coming back into the market is a key reason. “I think right now they are about 14 million metric tons on their 25 million ton commitment.” He tells Brownfield China is on track to […] The post ASA president: China, other key markets continuing to buy US soybeans appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says US farmers have dealt with high fertilizer prices for far too long. “The high cost of fertilizer is not new,” she said. “The cost of urea, potash, MAP, DAP, ammonia, and UAN all rose swiftly beginning in 2022.” Speaking at the recent Farm Progress Show, she said progress has been […] The post Trump admin focused on brining fertilizer production back to US, Sec. Rollins says appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An extension corn agronomist says moisture will influence the start of harvest for many growers. Jeff Coulter with the University of Minnesota tells Brownfield crops in dry areas will likely need to be harvested first. “Any fields that were under stress, you’re going to want to try to prioritize those first. But also remember the […] The post Moisture conditions could shape corn harvest appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Many farmers are thinking through grain marketing strategies while preparing for harvest. Mark Jackson grows corn and soybeans in southeast Iowa. “We’re raising this crop, let’s also do a good job of selling this crop. To be successful and stay at it for the long haul you need to be able to know your cost […] The post Iowa farmer sees harvest marketing opportunities appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

It was another summer of battling corn leaf aphids for many Midwestern farmers.  University of Illinois entomologist, Nick Seiter, says it was the third straight year that the insects, which migrate into the region on southern storm fronts, have caused pollination issues. “The period where they’re really reproducing very rapidly is in kind of the […] The post Corn leaf aphid issues becoming a trend appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A member of the Senate Ag Committee says reallocating the volume of small refining exemptions into future blending quotas over the next two years is an attempt to balance competing interests.   “It’s threading a needle and we probably haven’t gotten the needle threaded correctly yet.” Jerry Moran of Kansas tells Brownfield, “That, of course, […] The post Senator says changes to biofuel blending quotas come with uncertainty appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Brownfield Ag News is celebrating a significant milestone as its popular Weekly Livestock Market Update program reaches its 500th episode. Since its debut, the program has become a trusted source of market analysis and insight for livestock producers, marketers, and agricultural stakeholders across the country. The Weekly Livestock Market Update provides timely perspectives on market […] The post Brownfield’s Weekly Livestock Market Update reaches 500 episodes appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story