An extension plant pathologist says soybean cyst nematode is a year-round issue for farmers. Dylan Mangel with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln says SCN populations continue to spread across the Midwest. “It’s not just that they are spreading, but those nematodes are actually evolving to get better at reproducing on the resistance varieties that we have…… Continue Reading
EV battery production adding pressure to global phosphate supply
The CEO of phosphate fertilizer producer Itafos says the rise in popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) is a contributing factor in the increase farmers are seeing in phosphate prices. David Delaney says the mineral is crucial to the production of lithium-ion phosphate (LFP) batteries. “If you’re making phosphoric acid, you need phosphate rock, and through…… Continue Reading
Callahan tells senators trade fairness and market access are top ag priorities
President Trump’s nominee for chief ag negotiator within the Office of the Trade Representative says increasing market access for farmers and breaking down trade barriers are her top priorities. During a confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee, Julie Callahan said American agriculture is under great stress. “Farmers and ranchers rely on export markets to…… Continue Reading
The National FFA Convention and Expo will stay in Indianapolis through 2040
Indianapolis will remain home to the National FFA Convention through 2040. Cheryl Zimmerman is the executive secretary for the National FFA Organization. “The city of Indianapolis has the venues capable of accommodating our guests and strategies to involve the local community,” she says. “The National FFA Organization and board of directors believes Indianapolis is an ideal…… Continue Reading
High winds threaten unharvested corn, raise fire risks
An ag meteorologist says high winds in parts of the Midwest could impact some of the U.S. corn crop that has yet to be harvested. Brian Fuchs with the National Drought Mitigation Center says damage is likely limited to fields that had standability issues before harvest. “Right now, I haven’t heard of any of that,…… Continue Reading
China buys U.S. soybeans ahead of Trump meeting
A commodity market analyst says China has made its first purchase of U.S. soybeans in the current marketing year. Allendale’s Greg McBride says the sale comes ahead of President Trump’s meeting with China’s president on Thursday. “We hear they bought three cargoes at 180,000 metric tons,” he said. “It’s token business and more of a…… Continue Reading
DEKALB® and Asgrow® New Products for 2026
The DEKALB® and Asgrow® seed brands are launching 43 new products for 2026. In this episode of Managing for Profit, DEKALB Brand Manager Jamie Horton and Asgrow Brand Manager Brittany Eubank discuss how exclusive genetics and advanced trait protection help farmers maximize performance in their fields. The post DEKALB® and Asgrow® New Products for 2026…… Continue Reading
Japan increases U.S. rice orders under trade framework
The CEO of USA Rice says Japan has been buying more U.S. rice lately. Peter Bachmann tells Brownfield “in prior years, they would buy one or two cargoes of rice and now they’re buying two or three cargoes of rice minimum, if not four per tender, which I think is significant for us.” Over the…… Continue Reading
Strong soybean futures prompt some farmer selling
A farmer in eastern South Dakota says he’s going to sell some soybeans now that soybean prices have improved. Doug Noem tells Brownfield… “I think we’re gonna start doing some 10 to 15% increment sales here this week, and put some orders in a little bit higher than that. These numbers weren’t in our budget…… Continue Reading
Feeder cattle futures continue to slide
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were mixed ahead of widespread direct business, and feeders were lower on another round of technical liquidation. December live cattle closed $.60 lower at $226.57 and February live cattle closed $.10 higher at $224.10. November feeder cattle closed $5.05 lower at $333.40 and January feeder cattle closed $9.55…… Continue Reading
