The ag division president for Great Plains Manufacturing says there is some hope for a turnaround for ag equipment sales in 2025. James Shurts tells Brownfield more orders are starting to come in and are more relevant.  “There’s no ambiguity in the election. It’s done,” he says. “We know where our path is and there’s…… Continue Reading

Owners of a southern Illinois realty firm say the region’s land market is holding steady. Brad Chandler, with Property Peddler, Inc., which has four locations across the area, tells Brownfield, “I kind of thought 2023 might have been the peak, but from what our early fall auctions here are showing is that the market is…… Continue Reading

Sustainable aviation fuel is generating a lot of interest as an emerging market for crops. But Minnesota Farm Bureau vice president Carolyn Olson says a lot of uncertainty remains. “Surrounding some of the tax credits and whether or not Minnesota farmers will qualify for those.” She tells Brownfield Minnesota has the biofuel infrastructure in place…… Continue Reading