The USDA’s Under Secretary of Trade says he’s expecting China to meet its commitment of purchasing 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans by the end of February. In an interview with Brownfield, Luke ...

The U.S. Dairy Export Council says continued record cheese exports and strong butterfat shipments boosted overall exports in October. Total U.S. dairy exports grew seven percent in volume year over ...

Missouri has received approval from the federal government to spend more than $814 million to improve high-speed internet. A press release from Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe says the money will bring ...

The Missouri Tax Commission has unanimously agreed ag land values will stay the same through 2028, and several state ag groups say they’re pleased with the decision. Chuck Miller, the immediate past ...

Challenging spring weather can put added pressure on seedlings, especially as farmers push planting dates. FMC’s Matthew Pye says consistent management keeping pests in check early can help avoid ...

A senior manager with BASF says corn growers across the country saw firsthand the benefits of fungicides in 2025. “There were up to 20 to 60 bushels lost, which translates to a lot of money being left ...

A south-central Iowa farmer is encouraging more producers to adopt conservation practices to improve soil health and sustainability. “The public wants more wildlife, they want smaller farms, and they ...

An associate professor of ag policy at the University of Illinois says more ad-hoc assistance from the Trump administration or Congress isn’t addressing the bigger problems facing agriculture. “It’s ...

An ag economist says the upcoming supply and demand report will likely set the tone for commodity prices in early 2026. Dan O’Brien with Kansas State University says there’s been some uncertainty ...

The head of the US Meat Export Federation says China’s recently announced tariffs on imports of beef are misguided. Dan Halstrom says the government is doing it to address inflationary pressures.

Photo by Brownfield's Erin Anderson. The 2026 Indiana legislative session is officially underway. Ryan Hoff, INFB’s senior director of government relations, says property tax reform and supporting ...