Market analyst Jeff Peterson with Heartland Farm Partners says China is reportedly upping its U.S. soybean import commitment. “Sounds like China is committing to instead of the 12 million metric tons, ...

Graphic provided by Purdue's Center for Commercial Agriculture. An ag economist says a weakening ag economy led to a decline in this month’s Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Michael ...

Lee Waters, VP of crop insurance with Farm Credit Illinois, at the 2026 Illinois Agricultural Summit (Brownfield Photo) The vice president of crop insurance with Farm Credit Illinois says farmers ...

A Missouri-based agribusiness says last year’s merger with Viterra is helping the company grow its global footprint. Bunge CEO Greg Heckman says the company is better positioned to connect with ...

Xander Lowry with Aura Commodities at the 2026 Illinois Agricultural Summit (Brownfield Photo) An operational meteorologist with Aura Commodities says recent dry weather in Argentina isn’t likely to ...

Despite a challenging rural economy, the president of Stine Seed Company says growers shouldn’t pull back on investing in new genetics. “The ag economy is not wonderful, but there’s hope out there,” ...

University of Minnesota Extension specialist Melissa Wilson tells Brownfield farmers looking to manure as a cheaper alternative should consider which nutrients are most necessary. “If you’re already ...

Dalynn Hoch, president of Rural Community Insurance Services, discusses some of the planning strategies that farmers should take into consideration as they plan for the 2026 crop year.

An extension soil specialist says farmers are inquiring about phosphorous management in relation to high fertilizer prices. Dan Kaiser with the University of Minnesota says growers are concerned about ...

Photo by Brownfield's Erin Anderson. The president-elect of the Ohio Pork Council is outlining the organization’s top policy concerns for 2026. Jarred Black says the industry continues to face ag ...

Soybeans were higher on short covering and technical buying. Contracts found some support at these price levels and the dollar sold off a little after the recent bounce. Brazil’s record harvest is ...

Doug Crop, grain merchandiser with Premier Cooperative in east central Illinois, says the recent stretch of winter storms and bitter cold has caused transportation challenges. “With the river system, ...