NASDA CEO confident in U.S.-Mexico trading relationship

Brownfield stock photo: NASDA CEO Ted McKinney (left) speaks with Brownfield’s Brent Barnett at the 2023 NASDA Annual Meeting in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture says he’s not concerned about the future of the country’s trading relationship with Mexico. Ted McKinney tells Brownfield that’s despite an ongoing…Continue Reading

Indiana farmer discusses mixed results from 2024 crop year

Photo: Indiana farmer Don Villwock at the 2024 NAFB Convention in Kansas City (Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) A southwest Indiana farmer says the 2024 growing season was unique. Don Villwock raises corn and soybeans near Edwardsport and says, “We had a great early April. We were feeling great. Then it started raining and then we…Continue Reading

Central Illinois farmer wraps up record harvest

A central Illinois farmer says it was a record year on his farm. Ron Kindred, who farms in Logan County, says his operation wrapped up harvest in just 31 days. “Had the best soybean yields we’ve ever had.”  He says, “Corn was not the best, but close to the best we’ve ever had, so very,…Continue Reading

What’s in store for the ag economy in 2025

An ag economist expects the ag economy to begin its rebound in the second half of 2025. Nationwide senior economist Ben Ayers says farmers should expect a sluggish start in the new year. “We’re seeing signs that consumers are getting a little more price conscious,” he says. “They’re a little worried about their balance sheets…Continue Reading

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