The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation says farmers might need more federal assistance to make it through 2026. Zippy Duvall tells Brownfield “I’m beginning to hear in the last few weeks, especially in the southeast part of the country starting with the Bootheel of Missouri south, it’s time for the USDA and President…… Continue Reading
Duvall: famers have mixed feelings about more trade aid
The president of the American Farm Bureau Federation says farmers might need more federal assistance to make it through 2026. Zippy Duvall tells Brownfield “I’m beginning to hear in the last few weeks, especially in the southeast part of the country starting with the Bootheel of Missouri south, it’s time for the USDA and President…… Continue Reading
Communication and Education Roles
Strengthening the reputation of soy in the U.S. and around the world. The soybean checkoff is investing in innovation, sustainability, and global demand to keep U.S. soy ahead in a competitive market. Learn more from this week’s guest, Carla Schultz, on this Managing for Profit with Brownfield. The post Communication and Education Roles appeared first…… Continue Reading
Troubling soybean demand outlook in Upper Midwest
Some farmers in the Upper Midwest might have fewer options for delivering new crop soybeans this fall. Southwest Minnesota farmer Bob Worth says basis levels in the region are anywhere from 92 cents to $1.25 under Chicago Board of Trade futures and he expects them to widen during harvest. “We could be talking $1.60, $1.70…… Continue Reading
Dairy farmer calls on government to fix immigration, worker visas
A Western Wisconsin dairy farmer says government inaction is not helping the farm labor shortage. John Rosenow owns Rosenholm Dairy near Waumandee. He tells Brownfield the H-2A program does not work well for year-round farms like his dairy, and elected leaders haven’t addressed immigration law issues in nearly 40 years. “I’ve been to (Washington) D.C.…… Continue Reading
MO Attorney General pick familiar with ag issues
The new attorney general in Missouri says work on a Grain Belt Express investigation will continue when she takes office next month. “But when I switch over to the attorney general’s office, I’ll have to recuse myself,” says Catherine Hanaway. This summer, outgoing Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued a civil investigative demand to Invenergy, demanding…… Continue Reading
More time needed for Farm Bill 2.0
Part of the South Dakota Congressional Delegation says Congress might need more time to pass the Farm Bill 2.0. Dusty Johnson, who is on the House Ag Committee, says both chambers could pass legislation by the end of the year, but “I don’t think we’ll be able to go to Congress by that point. It’s…… Continue Reading
Agricultural credit conditions dip in second quarter
A policy advisor with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago says agricultural credit conditions were weaker in the second quarter of 2025 than last year. David Oppedahl tells Brownfield, “The trends have continued a little weaker.” He says, “There is loan demand, but repayment rates have been falling. They were edging up in this quarter,…… Continue Reading
New SD oilseed crush plant on schedule to open at harvest
A new multi-seed crush facility coming online in southeast South Dakota this fall is starting to contract soybeans. “We have probably half of what we need so we need to buy a few more yet.” Tom Kersting is the CEO of the South Dakota Soybean Processors, the group that manages High Plains Processing in Mitchell.…… Continue Reading
Dwindling sugar regions highlight need for improved policies
The head of a sugarbeet cooperative says domestic sugar-producing regions are disappearing because of poor economic conditions. Neil Juhnke with the Michigan Sugar Company tells Brownfield processing facilities in Texas and California have closed over the past year. “The market is oversupplied, we’re over the targeted 15 percent stocks to use,” he explains. “The price…… Continue Reading
