At the 2026 Farm Progress Show, Fendt held an international press conference to meet with international growers on a variety of equipment updates and company priorities. Stefan Caspari is Senior Vice President of Customer Success and North America Ag for AGCO, and addressed the Fendt main stage to d
The team at Golden Harvest met with Brownfield at the 2026 Farm Progress Show to provide updates on their latest corn and soybean innovations. Learn more in the radio interviews below: Clay Cole – Soybean Product Manager Stefan Swenson – Corn Product Manager Jared Benson – Head of Soybean Portfolio
John Deere is offering what the ag manufacturer is calling a hands-free baling experience. Speaking to Brownfield at the Farm Progress Show near Boone, Iowa Wednesday, Deere hay and forage marketing manager Kaylene Ballesteros said weave automation launched last year. “This is a continuation of the
An ag lobbyist says a trade standoff between the U.S. and Canada is complicating efforts to update the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Randy Russell with The Russell Group says he’s concerned. “The relations between our government and the Mexican government are far better. With Canada, we have some re
The Farmall® compact A series tractors, featuring the new Farmall 45A, 50A and 55A tractor models, offer straightforward performance, smooth handling and dependable capability for everyday work around livestock or acreage. With easy on‑and‑off access, a comfortable operator area and intuitive contro
Direct cash cattle trade activity remains quiet. The lone bid to have surfaced is in Kansas at $219, otherwise the rest of cattle country has been quiet. Asking prices aren’t available. There was a light round of business on Wednesday at mostly $345 dressed, that’s fully steady with the previous wee
The new Case IH WD6 series windrower features a first-of-its-kind Relative Yield Mapping technology. Producers can now view a map of relative in-field yield variations while harvesting. Learn more in this Farm Progress Show interview with Ryan Kay from Case IH. The post New precision technology for
Analysis of more than two decades of data collected by Iowa State University from farmers’ fields in Iowa reveals that soybean cyst nematode (SCN) continues to develop increased reproduction on PI 88788, the most widely used SCN resistance in soybean varieties. These findings highlight the need for
A climatologist at the National Drought Mitigation Center says a flash drought has developed in the last two to three weeks stretching from the Southern Plains into parts of the Corn Belt. “From eastern New Mexico all the way into the Ozarks, even in parts of the south, we started seeing the drought
At the 2026 Farm Progress Show, CASE IH met with producers about the latest technology platforms offered by the company. Learn more in this interview with Nate Greuel, director of precision marketing. The post Tech updates with CASE IH at FPS appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
In this Farm Progress Show interview, ASA’s Scott Metzger and Dave Walton talk with Brownfield about biofuels policy and the latest export news impacting soybean producers. The post ASA leaders discuss soybean trade, biofuels outlook at FPS appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
An ag economist says he’s surprised ongoing market volatility didn’t have an impact on farmer sentiment in this month’s Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer. Michael Langemeier, director of Purdue’s Center for Commercial Agriculture, says producers are becoming more optimistic about thei
The executive director with Renewable Fuels Nebraska says the push to improve carbon emissions could help expand markets for ethanol. Dawn Caldwell says carbon capture and sequestration projects in parts of the Midwest help produce low-carbon ethanol. “As we meet with folks with Japan for instance a
Diary exhibits at this year’s Nebraska State Fair are connecting younger consumers to the ag industry. Tracy Behnken with Midwest Dairy says Nebraska’s Largest Classroom is one of the marquee attractions. “We have dairy farmers, staff and ambassadors that engage with the students, the teachers and p
New crop corn and soybean meal sales were up on the week. The USDA says those new crop corn and bean meal sales during the week ending August 27th both saw solid week-to-week improvements thanks to good global demand for livestock feed usage. New crop soybean sales were below the previous week, but
A field agronomist with Beck’s Hybrids says research into corn root architecture is leading to more efficient fertilizer placement. “We have three different root architectures that we categorize hybrids in, vertical, horizontal, and balanced.” Drew Beckman says knowing a hybrid’s root type is key to
John Deere is showcasing in-cab upgrades at this week’s Farm Progress Show. Deere go to market manager for large tractors and tillage Carlton Self says there are new features that refine comfort and functionality. “This is kind of the latest evolution of that command-arm technology, and that new dri
A strong ridge of high pressure, or “heat dome,” will drift westward from its current position over the southern Appalachians, reaching the southeastern Plains early next week. Hot, mostly dry weather will prevail beneath the ridge, with temperatures frequently approaching, reaching, or exceeding 10
Iowa State University’s Greg Tylka, who helps with SCN research with the SCN Coalition, says analysis of more than two decades of data collected by Iowa State University from farmers’ fields in Iowa reveals that soybean cyst nematode (SCN) continues to develop increased reproduction on PI 88788, the
A central Minnesota farmer says escalating U.S.-Canada trade tensions are adding uncertainty to the potash market. “We’re hearing potash won’t be one of the things affected,” Cordell Huebsch tells Brownfield. But he’s still on alert. Huebsch says his irrigated dry bean fields will be short on potass
Soybeans were lower on profit taking and technical selling. Hot, dry weather in parts of the region could limit yield potential, with more private firms lowering their outlooks this week. That hotter, drier pattern is expected to remain widespread until early next week and could even persist into mi
At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live cattle were lower and feeders were mixed watching and waiting on direct business to develop. October live cattle closed $1.90 lower at $210.17 and December live cattle closed $1.35 lower at $212.02. October feeder cattle closed $1.02 lower at $314.37 and Nove
Dec. corn $5.43 and 1/2, down 2 and 1/2 centsNov. soybeans $13.10 and 1/4, down 7 and 1/2 centsOct. soybean meal $342.90, down $2.80Oct. soybean oil 70.64, down 181 pointsDec. Chicago wheat $7.74, down 8 and 1/2 centsOct. live cattle $210.17, down $1.90Oct. feeder cattle $314.37, down $1.02Oct. lean
Broiler hatchery numbers were mixed. The USDA says 250.686 million broiler-type eggs were set into incubators, falling 1.237 million on the week partially due to high temperatures in some states, but up slightly on the year thanks to a larger number of laying hens. 194.367 million broiler-type chick
The chief sales and marketing officer for HUMA says carbon has advantages over salt when it comes to foliar crop nutrition and crop protection products. Fred Nichols tells Brownfield plants and soil love carbon. “So (carbon) becomes our carrier for all of our products. If we apply a nutrient product
Biofuel industry partners are strategizing how to grow demand in the Great Lakes. Scott Piggot with Michigan Corn says the state has an opportunity to build the infrastructure needed to support sustainable aviation and maritime fuel expansion. “What we have is a special opportunity, with the only in
The chief appraiser with Farm Credit Illinois says farmland values throughout central and southern Illinois held steady from last year. Kent Reid says the cooperative’s annual study of 22 benchmark farms shows stability in the market. “Farmland is very location specific, but overall, not much of a c
Pivot Bio is investing in the next generation of agriculture. Director of product management Chad Kimmelshue says Pivot Pathways is a first-of-its-kind program that supports the children and grandchildren of customers. “So any kid, any grandkid, any farmhand kid that is under the age of 18, we are g
During the months of September 2026, October 2026, January 2027, and February 2027,Wyffels and Brownfield will recognize high school students throughout the state of Wisconsin who show outstanding leadership qualities, exhibit good character, and participate in school and community activities. Schol
During the months of September 2026, October 2026, January 2027, and February 2027,Wyffels and Brownfield will recognize high school students throughout the state of South Dakota who show outstanding leadership qualities, exhibit good character, and participate in school and community activities. Sc
