A major competitor to the U.S. for corn and soybean exports is poised to expand its domestic fertilizer production. Brazil Potash Corporation CEO Matt Simpson says the bulk of global potash production comes from Canada and Russia, and Brazil is the biggest importer. “And the Brazilian market is growing at almost four times the rest…… Continue Reading
Brownfield’s Melanie Rice named president of National Agri-Marketing Association
Brownfield’s Melanie Rice was named president of the National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) during its 2025 Convention held in Kansas City, Missouri. With more than sixteen hundred members, NAMA is the nation’s largest professional association for professionals in marketing and agribusiness. Melanie is set to assume the role of NAMA president on May 1, 2025. Melanie…… Continue Reading
Smith says new farm bill could improve trade uncertainty
Nebraska Congressman Adrian Smith says a new farm bill may bring stability to ag producers impacted by trade disputes. He tells Brownfield he’s not a strong supporter of tariffs and the next farm bill offers a better alternative than trade assistance payments if producers are affected by retaliatory measures from other countries. “The farm bill…… Continue Reading
Export sales up on week for a handful of commodities
The USDA’s reporting good export sales for a few key commodities during the week ending April 10th. Corn and soybean export sales both saw week-to-week improvements, with Mexico the leading buyer for both, and beef was up on the week, with Japan topping the list. Cotton sales were also above a week ago, with Vietnam…… Continue Reading
Governors urge EPA to issue nationwide waiver for E15, expanded use of E10
A group of Midwestern governors has asked the Environmental Protection Agency to issue a nationwide emergency waiver for summertime sales of higher blends of ethanol. The governors say the waiver would allow sales of E15 and expand the use of E10. The letter, sent to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin on Wednesday, says the waivers will…… Continue Reading
ESPN’s Lee Corso Is Leaving ‘College Game Day’
After 38 years of being a fixture of college football, Lee Corso is retiring. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Molly Deimeke With Martinsburg Area Community Betterment Talks Martinsburg Car Show And Cruise 25 On AM 1340 KXEO Am I Awake Morning Show
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Protecting U.S. agriculture from biotechnology threats
A U.S. Senator from Indiana says reliance on China for ag inputs makes the industry more vulnerable. Republican Todd Young tells Brownfield, “The Chinese understand this, and they have aimed to steal our intellectual property, take our technology, and refashion it. But, it’s going to take required attention and further vigilance.” Young says China continues to…… Continue Reading
Patsy Cline Museum Closing So Johnny Cash’s Can Get Bigger
May 15 is the last day the Patsy Cline Museum will be open. Continue reading…… Continue Reading
Central Illinois planting picks up
A central Illinois farmer says his area has seen a rush of planting activity this week. “Monday was go day. All you had to do was look across the landscape and you could count as many tractors as you wanted.” Derek Martin raises corn and soybeans in Logan County. “There were some guys that got…… Continue Reading
