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Michigan State University researchers are developing more financial resources to help controlled environment growers succeed. Horticulture economics doctoral student Megan Burritt tells Brownfield, “Everybody is considering, as you’re trying to grow your agricultural commodity entity, should I buy a new tractor or should I invest in a new greenhouse?” “All of those things are really […] The post MSU research targets profitability and growth in controlled environment agriculture appeared first […]

The vice president of fertilizer with Stone X Group says the price of phosphate fertilizer isn’t likely to fall much in 2026.  Josh Linville says China’s restriction of phosphate exports continues to hurt global supplies. “They didn’t export from January until May of 2025.”  He says, “This year they’re talking about not exporting until August, […] The post Phosphate fertilizer prices expected to stay high in 2026 as China export […]

The USDA has a new chief economist.  Dr. Justin Benavidez has been selected to replace the retiring Dr. Seth Meyer. Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins says Benavidez brings strong policy experience, deep roots in production agriculture, and a clear understanding of the economic realities facing farmers and ranchers. Ethan Lane with the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association […] The post Benavidez named USDA Chief Economist appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Ag tax credits will get attention in the Missouri Legislative session. State Senator Jason Bean from the Missouri Bootheel has pre-filed a bill (SB 864) that would address the sunset on tax credits for meat processing, biofuel production and retail sales, higher ethanol fuels and more. “It’s time for those sunsets to just go away. […] The post Missouri lawmakers eye extension of key ag tax credits in 2026 legislative […]

An ag economist with University of Missouri Extension says the USDA’s latest ad-hoc assistance program will likely impact some acreage decisions this spring. Ben Brown says using planted acres to determine payment rates is the reason. “I just think it starts to get baked into people’s minds that there’s maybe a stronger safety net for […] The post Ag economist: USDA ad-hoc aid may shift corn, soybean planting decisions appeared […]

The Ohio Soybean Association is focused on implementing policies that support the advancement of the state’s ag industry in 2026. Brandon Kern, deputy executive director, says rising input costs and low commodity prices are threatening the viability of family farms. “This has been a constant struggle over the last few years, and we understand that […] The post Ohio Soybean Association focused on policies that support the ag industry in […]

Cash dairy prices remained mixed Tuesday at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, with steady cheese and higher butter prices.    Dry whey was down $0.01 at 0.7150. One sale was recorded at that price.  Forty-pound cheese blocks were unchanged at $1.35.  One sale was recorded at that price.  Cheese barrels remained unchanged at 1.4000.  No sales were recorded.    Butter prices were up 0.01 to 1.3550. Thirteen sales were recorded ranging from 1.3425 to 1.3550.  Nonfat dry milk was […] The post Cash dairy prices: Cheese steady, butter higher Tuesday appeared first on Brownfield […]

A state corn growers association director says authorizing higher blends of ethanol could provide much-needed price support for producers. Jan TenBensel, a farmer from McCook, Nebraska, says nationwide, year-round E15 is the market access that farmers have been wanting. “I believe that the markets will take care of themselves, but we have a bureaucratic block […] The post Ethanol blend expansion could be market access win for corn producers appeared […]