October 7, 2026

Michigan sustainable fuel initiative could drive demand for generations

A new partnership has been announced in Michigan to develop sustainable aviation and maritime fuel supply chains. Corn Marketing Program of Michigan Executive Director Scott Piggott tells Brownfield, “We’re the only one that has an international port and a leading airport within close proximity so that we could supply both of those facilities with biofuels.” […] The post Michigan sustainable fuel initiative could drive demand for generations appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Iowa farmers didn’t get much field time last week waiting for drier conditions

The harvest didn’t advance much last week as farmers waited for fields to dry out. The lastest U.S.D.A. crop  report shows there was only one day suitable for field work last week. Both the corn and soybean harvests each moved ahead by 2%. The corn harvest is now at 7% completed and is 13% behind […] View Full Story

ADAI highlights the nutritional value of dairy through Winners Drink Milk campaign with IHSAA

A new partnership is helping Indiana dairy farmers promote their products with student athletes across the state.  Brooke Williams with the American Dairy Association Indiana says the Indiana High School Athletic Association will present a bottle of milk to all IHSAA state title winners. “It’s all about how we can connect people back to the […] The post ADAI highlights the nutritional value of dairy through Winners Drink Milk campaign with IHSAA appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

EPA aims for regulatory certainty as WOTUS rulemaking nears next deadline

The administrator for U.S. EPA Region 7 says getting the revised definition of Waters of the United States right is critical to providing regulatory certainty. “Farmers appreciate we’re trying to follow the law, reducing red tap,” Jim Macy tells Bronwfield. He says the updates are intended to align with the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 Sackett […] The post EPA aims for regulatory certainty as WOTUS rulemaking nears next deadline appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Some relief in sulfur prices, but global supplies still constrained

The CEO of Itafos, a vertically integrated phosphate producer with operations in Idaho and Brazil, says global availability and affordability of phosphate fertilizer continues to be impacted by export bans and conflicts. David Delaney tells Brownfield, “Sulfur is still the constraint in global phosphate production.”  He says, “We’re seeing global operating rates between 50 and […] The post Some relief in sulfur prices, but global supplies still constrained appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Celebrating Iowa 4H from calves and canning to astronomy and robots

This is National 4H Week, recognizing the accomplishments of the program that reaches more than 120,000 young people in Iowa every year. Emily Saveraid, executive director of the Iowa 4H Foundation, says Iowans might spy a few tractors in school parking lots this week, but many other events are underway to celebrate. “There are lots […] View Full Story

Golden Harvest

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Equipment makers facing rising costs amid ongoing uncertainty

A global equipment manufacturer says tariff disputes are continuing to drive up farm equipment costs. Eric Raby, senior vice president for Region Americas with CLAAS says the price of steel and iron has moved higher. “A lot of components that we use to make the machines are going to get tariffed or taxed or have […] The post Equipment makers facing rising costs amid ongoing uncertainty appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story

Iowa women are reminded about breast cancer warning signs

Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in Iowa women, but when it’s caught early, the odds for surviving it are exceptional. Jackie Dau, the lead mammography technician at Floyd Valley Healthcare in Le Mars, says for most women, the annual screenings should start around age 40. “One in eight women in the U.S. […] View Full Story

Profit picture expected to improve for 2026, but challenges remain for 2027

In this episode of Managing for Profit, Barry Ward with Ohio State University says managing working capital will be critical as producers face another year of tight margins. The post Profit picture expected to improve for 2026, but challenges remain for 2027 appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story