Russia, China, Middle East tensions could sway fertilizer markets next year

Geopolitics are expected to influence fertilizer prices in 2026. Veronica Nigh is chief economist with The Fertilizer Institute. “We can’t do much to anticipate what’s going to be happening geopolitically with regards to Russia, what’s going to be happening in the Middle East (or) with China. So unfortunately, that international volatility (is) hard to predict.”…Continue Reading

A Step Ahead

As the 2025 growing season comes to a close, the next few months present opportunities for farmers to tap into resources in preparation for next year. Corteva Agriscience Enlist portfolio marketing lead Jillian Schmiedt tells Brownfield Enlist Ahead is a hub for farmers, retailers, and applicators seeking successful applications of Enlist herbicides in 2026. Learn…Continue Reading

Brownfield Ag News Celebrates Successful 2025 NAFB Convention

Brownfield Ag News celebrated a successful and productive presence at the 2025 National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) Convention, held November 19–21 in Kansas City, Missouri. Team members earned top honors, were recognized for leadership and service, and delivered extensive coverage throughout the three-day event. Brownfield’s Meghan Grebner was named the 2025 NAFB Farm Broadcaster…Continue Reading

Used equipment prices hold firm despite lower commodity markets

A marketing specialist with Purple Wave Auction says lower commodity prices aren’t holding back the used equipment market. Travis Templeton tells Brownfield, “Commodity prices may be down, but the used equipment prices are actually stable or going up and holding their value, which is kind of interesting. Kind of weird,” he says. Despite the sluggish…Continue Reading

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