A senior commercial lending manager with Wilbur-Ellis says smart financial planning has never been more important for farmers. Shane Prim says low commodity prices, volatile markets, tighter liquidity, and shifting bank practices mean farmers need to weigh their borrowing options more carefully. “We really look at that from kind of a three-pronged approach through competitive…… Continue Reading
Grains see profit taking as traders watch China demand and South American weather
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. The trade’s waiting for more news on export business with China, while watching weather in South America. On the China front, there were no new export sales announced Monday and there’s still no date on when the trade deal framework will get signed. As for South…… Continue Reading
AgriGold agronomist: Key lessons from 2025 will shape crop health decisions next spring
An agronomist says now is the time to reflect on the 2025 growing season to help make key decisions for the 2026 crop. John Brien with AgriGold says he has three takeaways from 2025. “The first thing I saw was that plant health matters,” he said. “The second one is to stick to your plan.…… Continue Reading
No skinny farm bill expected for Christmas
An ag policy specialist says Congress will likely have to resume work on a Farm Bill 2.0 in the New Year. Val Dolcini with Syngenta says a farm bill extension in the continuing resolution makes it clear it’s not likely before the holidays, but there’s still interest from some lawmakers to get something done. “I…… Continue Reading
Share the Harvest
The Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council is a sponsor of the Share the Harvest Program. Brady Lichtenberg, the director of conservation agronomy at Missouri Soybeans, has more details in the latest Spotlight on Soybeans. The post Share the Harvest appeared first on Brownfield Ag News. … Continue Reading
‘Landman’ Has an Angela Problem | Season 2, Episode 3 Recap
I’m an Angela defender, but it’s getting difficult. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
USDA: October red meat output drops amid slower cattle and hog slaughter rates
U.S. commercial red meat production declined year-over-year in October. The USDA says the total of 4.892 billion pounds was 3% lower than last year, with slower cattle and hog slaughter paces due to tight ready numbers more than canceling out heavier average weights. Commercial beef production for October was 2.326 billion pounds, a decrease of…… Continue Reading
Bode says MAHA initiative and USMCA review could reshape ag markets
The president of the Corn Refiners Association says bolstering markets is the key to get profitability back into American agriculture. “It’s domestic markets, it’s our foreign markets, it’s our future markets,” said John Bode. Bode says the Trump administration has signaled efforts to stabilized domestic markets through the Make America Healthy Again initiative. “Secretary Kennedy…… Continue Reading
Iowa State student recipient of Cyndi Young Scholarship
Chloe Zittergruen, agricultural communications major at Iowa State University is the recipient of the 2025 Cyndi Young Scholarship, sponsored by Brownfield Ag News and presented by the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Foundation. As Iowa State FFA president, Chloe leads and inspires student members across the state while advocating for the future of agriculture.…… Continue Reading
Custom Harvesters face squeeze from low prices, H-2A visa costs
A custom harvester says tight margins are having a ripple effect throughout the economy. Mychal Neumiller with U.S Custom Harvesters Inc says lower commodity prices are limiting what crews can charge. “Farmers maybe can’t afford to pay it. We have to find a fine balance where we can still make money and farmers can…… Continue Reading
