Republican Congresswoman Ashley Hinson, who is running for the U.S. Senate, is escalating her appeal for federal action to reduce fuel prices. On Monday, Hinson said the gas tax should be suspended, U.S. diesel exports should be paused and a federal Diesel Relief Program should be created for farmers and truckers. She also supports reviving […] View Full Story
The CEO of Dairy Farmers of America says he has mixed feelings about the USDA’s directive preventing checkoff dollars from funding certain climate and sustainability initiatives. Dennis Rodenbaugh says farmers need a way to measure their environmental impact. “We need to be able to capture the value coming out of those reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, […] The post DFA CEO: dairy sustainability work can continue despite USDA directive appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
U.S. President Donald Trump says he favors a ban on diesel exports, but ag economists say keeping more fuel in the United States won’t necessarily translate into lower prices. USDA Chief Economist Justin Benavidez told Ag Outlook Forum attendees export bans can be difficult to enforce, and fuel producers could eventually reduce output if they […] The post Ag economists: diesel export ban could have unintended consequences appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Minnesota is seeing an early onset of highly pathogenic avian influenza cases heading into the heart of fall migration. Minnesota Turkey Growers Association executive director Ashley Kohls says a resurgence of the disease is not surprising. “But what is happening that’s unexpected is how early it surfaced this fall. We saw our first case of […] The post Minnesota sees early surge in HPAI cases appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Soybeans were mixed, mostly weak after an up and down day. Traders continue to wait for the high-level face-to-face meeting with China later this week. There’s ongoing general optimism for more purchases by China in the near future and some chatter tariffs could be on the table in this round of negotiations. China’s state grain […] The post Corn, wheat see profit taking as soybeans close mixed appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An organic row-crop farmer says the premium he receives for his crops has been somewhat helpful as diesel prices remain at record highs. Steve Ewald has been growing organic corn, soybeans, and dry beans for more than 25 years in Michigan’s Thumb. “It still hurts when you fill the fuel barrels up, so any strengthening […] The post Farmers evaluating ways to cut diesel costs appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
This year’s Farm Science Review is helping first responders prepare for on-farm emergencies as a part of National Farm Safety and Health Week. Dee Jepsen says grain entrapments expected to reach a record high in 2026 and local fire departments need more exposure to specific ag emergencies. “We partner with the Ohio Fire Academy and […] The post Ag safety training gives first responders hands-on experience at Farm Science Review appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Dec. corn $5.36 and 3/4, down 6 and 1/4 centsNov. soybeans $13.25 and 1/2, down 2 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $368.90, up $2.30Oct. soybean oil 67.37, down 95 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $7.17 and 1/4, down 9 and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle $218.77, down $2.17Oct. feeder cattle $328.02, down $2.22Oct. lean hogs $79.27, up $1.12Oct. […] The post Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: September 22, 2026 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A southwest Kansas farmer says USDA’s Food for Peace program helps strengthen global food security and bolsters demand for American ag products. Gary Millershaski says he’s traveling to Kenya this week to help deliver rice and hard red winter wheat to refugee camps. “If you look at the number of populations in Africa, I’m thinking […] The post Food for Peace shipment delivers U.S. wheat, rice to Kenya appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A south-central Iowa farmer says his harvest timeline is up in the air. “Field conditions are terrible.” Steve Kuiper of Knoxville tells Brownfield persistent moisture the last couple weeks has led to a difficult situation. “I don’t think we’ll go to the field before the first of October because it’s so wet. It’s just going […] The post Wet weather creates harvest uncertainty for Iowa farmer appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
