Farm News

Michigan ag exports push new record

Wednesday, March 19

Food and agriculture exports in Michigan set a new high in 2024 at nearly $3 billion. Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Tim Boring tells Brownfield, “Canada is far and away our greatest trading partner, more than $1.25 billion of economic activity... Read More.

Water protections gaining momentum in Indiana General Assembly

Wednesday, March 19

Water rights remain a legislative priority for Indiana Farm Bureau and its members, and its being addressed by the General Assembly. Director of public policy Andy Tauer says there has progress with Senate Bill 28. “This would put protections not only for just farmers... Read More.

Biofuels and ag groups ask EPA to set RFS volume

Wednesday, March 19

The vice president of federal affairs with Clean Fuels Alliance America says the organization has been joined by several ag groups in renewing the call for the EPA to set increased Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes for 2026. Kurt Kovarik says a letter to... Read More.

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Wednesday, March 19

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Confidence in Asgrow® Soybeans

Wednesday, March 19

When farmers select soybean products to plant each season, high-yield potential and effective weed control are among their top considerations. In this episode of Managing for Profit, DEKALB® Asgrow® Technical Agronomist, Jim McDermott of Iowa, discusses why both criteria continue to drive preference for... Read More.

Feed the Future Innovation Lab operations to be suspended at KSU

Wednesday, March 19

Kansas State University recently announced operations will be suspended at its two Feed the Future Innovation Labs on April 12th. In a press release, the university says the innovation labs have helped feed the world and improve global food systems for more than a... Read More.

Rollins says USDA’s plan to address HPAI is working

Wednesday, March 19

Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says the work the Trump administration is doing to address highly pathogenic avian influenza is working. “The market reacted very positively to being bold and to having a big plan to investing where it matters, in biosecurity especially,” she says. ... Read More.

Builder says farm construction jobs keep coming

Tuesday, March 18

Despite the down economy, construction projects on farms continue to keep contractors busy. Jacob Ullmer from Fox Cities Builders in Seymour, Wisconsin tells Brownfield they’ve been busier over the past year, and 2025 is not slowing down. “Dairy and production agriculture is the spot... Read More.

Dry bean market disruptions likely

Tuesday, March 18

A dry bean marketer says he’s concerned about how tariff threats will impact global dry bean markets. Chaise Wilson with Star of the West Milling Company tells Brownfield Mexico is the number one buyer of U.S. dry beans and any retaliation would have far-reaching... Read More.

EQIP seen as investment in rural America

Tuesday, March 18

A northwestern Arkansas farmer says the USDA’s Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) is an investment in rural America. Jared Phillips, who raises sheep and forages at Branch Mountain Farm in Washington County, says he utilized the program to completely alter his operation. “It let... Read More.

Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: March 18, 2025

Tuesday, March 18

May corn closed at $4.58 and 3/4, down 2 and 1/4 centsMay soybeans closed at $10.12 and 3/4, down 2 and 3/4 centsMay soybean meal closed at $299.90, down $4.40May soybean oil closed at 42.54, up 44 pointsMay wheat closed at $5.65, down 3... Read More.

Soybeans see more losses, with corn, wheat mixed

Tuesday, March 18

Soybeans were modestly lower on fund and technical selling. The trade continues to monitor harvest activity in South America and the growing supply of soybeans hitting the global market from Brazil and soybean products from Argentina. Export demand has slowed down, with China focused... Read More.