September 23, 2026

The Iowa Corn Growers Association is seeking congressional intervention to help reduce diesel fuel prices as farmers begin harvest. In a letter to Iowa’s congressional delegation, Iowa Corn said the historically high price of fuel is accelerating economic and mental stress for producers. Steve Kuiper, Iowa Corn President and a farmer from Knoxville, tells Brownfield […] The post Iowa Corn seeks federal action on high diesel prices appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

An Ohio-based agronomist says early season weather challenges are impacting corn standability this fall.  James Morris with Dekalb ASGROW says stalk quality issues are starting to show up in early planted corn. “These cool wet soils got wet and stayed wet,” he says. “You’re going to see some hybrids that are laying down. Either that […] The post Wind, disease, and wet conditions creating Ohio corn harvest concerns appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The executive director with Nebraska Corn says ethanol exports remain a bright spot for the industry.   Kelly Brunkhorst says several countries are considering a change to their mandates. “We’re starting to see a lot of conversations worldwide about U.S. ethanol about going into those markets. Moving from an E0 to an E10. Even some […] The post Global ethanol demand grows for U.S. producers appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A southwest Minnesota farmer has been forward selling corn and soybeans ahead of harvest. “I can’t hold everything at home here, so I have to take some to town.” Bryan Biegler of Lake Wilson tells Brownfield the rally in futures prices is encouraging. “I’ve taken advantage of these markets moving up. Hopefully it keeps going, […] The post Storage constraints and rising markets push Minnesota farmer to forward contract grain appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says the state’s beef industry is still recovering from last month’s abrupt closure of a Tyson packing plant in Joslin. Jerry Costello says if Tyson agrees to sell the plant, the state is ready to offer incentives through the Invest in Illinois Fund to any potential buyer. […] The post State of Illinois ready to assist any potential Joslin beef plant buyer appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Dairy Management Inc. (DMI) has selected its next leader. DMI’s board of directors announced Corey Scott will become the third president and CEO, succeeding Barbara O’Brien, who will be retiring next month. The board says Scott brings a positive and effective energy to the federation and will continue the amazing work that is implemented for […] The post DMI names Corey Scott as president and CEO appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

A new case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed this week in central Iowa. The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship says the disease was detected in a multi-species backyard flock in Boone County. The department tells Brownfield 138 birds were impacted and will be depopulated. State Ag Secretary Mike Naig says […] The post Avian influenza confirmed in Boone County, Iowa appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Commentary. There’s a reason the U.S. House passed the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act last week. And for those of us who live and work in rural America, that reason hits pretty close to home. H.R. 979 passed by voice vote last Tuesday. The bipartisan bill now heads to the Senate and would require […] The post AM Radio isn’t old fashioned. It’s tried and true. appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story