September 24, 2026

The CEO of equipment dealer AgRevolution says producers are looking to add new technology to older equipment as ag equipment costs continue to rise.  Stacy Anthony says many farmers are retrofitting instead of investing in new machinery.  “We’re seeing farmers look at something on the Precision Planting side of things where they can reduce their […] The post Retrofitting gaining momentum as farmers seeks cost-effective equipment upgrades appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Some Republican lawmakers have called for a temporary ban on diesel exports and there are questions whether it would lower fuel costs for farmers and consumers. Geoff Cooper, president and CEO of the Renewable Fuels Association, says RFA doesn’t have an official stance, but, “We have looked at a lot of the analysis that’s been […] The post Diesel export ban debate raises questions for agriculture appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says any moves to loosen inspection requirements on meat products threaten to undermine the integrity of the country’s food supply. Earlier this month President Trump signed an executive order that directs USDA to examine ways to lessen the regulatory burden on ranchers, however Jerry Costello says reducing […] The post Potential reduction in federal meat inspections raises concerns appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Market analyst Randy Martinson says he’s slightly disappointed the U.S. and China have only extended the Busan Agreement (made last October) through January 2027. “The U.S. was hoping for a longer extension to give us more time and security on where the trade is going to take place,” he says. However, Martinson tells Brownfield it […] The post Short U.S.-China trade extension keeps ag markets waiting appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says there’s a way to alleviate high diesel prices. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield farm, trucking, and other industries have contacted the White House about costs that have doubled in the past year. “Just lower that price ‘x’ number of dollars. I don’t know if it’s $1 or $2 a gallon, […] The post Grassley proposes cutting diesel prices as costs squeeze farm income appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story