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The president and CEO of the American Seed Trade Association says several key policy issues remain on their agenda before the end of 2026. Andy LaVigne says getting a new five-year farm bill across the finish line is at the top of the list. “We really would hate to come back next year and have […] The post Seed industry watching farm bill and trade developments appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A farmer in west central Missouri is finding discolored soybeans as he starts harvesting this week. “I think most everyone is seeing the same discoloration. They’re just kind of ugly, but the yield seems to be holding,” Tom Waters, a farmer in Ray County, tells Brownfield. “We’re not getting any dock for the discoloration, it’s […] The post Soybean discoloration reaches west central Missouri, but yields hold steady appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The University of Missouri is expanding its ag research, education and workforce development capabilities with four new and upgraded facilities. That includes processing and equipment updates for Missouri Foundation Seed. Denny Mertz farms in eastern Missouri and is a board member on the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council, which supports the program. “It’s important for farmers […] The post New and upgraded MU facilities aim to strengthen Missouri agriculture appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
The executive director of the Illinois Corn Growers Association says expanding the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is monumental for the industry. Rodney Weinzierl says the organization’s $2 million investment into the project is an opportunity to further boost corn demand. “Look at the cost and the efficiency gains […] The post NCERC expansion seen as investment in the future of ag appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A fuel economist says over-the-road diesel prices have slightly backed off from their record high set late last month. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy, says diesel spiked to an all-time high of $6.52 per gallon on September 22nd. “It has fallen back to about $6.29 a gallon,” he said. “And with […] The post Diesel prices retreat slightly from September record appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
An ag economist says farmers expect farmland values to remain strong according to the latest Ag Economy Barometer. Joana Colussi with Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture says the long-term farmland value expectations index reached a record high in September. “Alternative investments, interest rates, and inflation were all mentioned as the three factors having the biggest influence […] The post Farmland value expectations reach record high in latest Ag Economy Barometer appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Michigan State University’s Dairy Cattle Teaching and Research Center is officially complete and fully operational. Barry Bradford is chair of dairy management in the Department of Animal Science. “The growth in what we can do here is amazing, and I’m not bashful about telling people for now, this is the best dairy research facility in the […] The post Michigan State University completes state-of-the-art dairy research center appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
A market analyst says the USDA surprised grain traders with its corn yield increase in its October supply and demand report. Don Roose says the U.S. corn yield increased 2.7 bushels per acre from last month, now at an average 181.2 bushels per acre, and made some demand adjustments. “When you cut to the chase […] The post USDA raises corn yield estimate, pressures grain markets appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
Missouri is expanding its temporary dyed diesel exemption to all motorists, aligning with President Trump’s executive order on diesel tax relief. Garrett Hawkins, president of Missouri Farm Bureau, says it’s good to see farmers get some flexibility to address higher diesel prices. “Certainly, we appreciate at all levels, state and federal, leaders are looking at […] The post MOFB welcomes expanded dyed diesel exemption, seeks tax clarity appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. View Full Story
