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A farm management analyst suggests there were some positives in Friday’s USDA supply and demand report. Kent Thiesse says the latest forecast did raise corn and soybean production. “But the good news is they aren’t going up. And I think what’s encouraging out there is certainly the usage numbers have improved.” USDA increased old crop […] The post Strong usage numbers offer encouragement despite bigger crops appeared first on Brownfield […]

Trade experts say tariffs are likely to remain a key part of U.S. trade policy despite the Supreme Court striking down the administration’s use of emergency powers to impose them. Scott Kennedy, senior adviser and trustee chair in Chinese Business and Economics at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, says the administration has been […] The post Trade analysts outline administration’s tariff strategy appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

The National FFA Organization has announced the top 16 finalists for its highest agricultural achievement, the American Star Awards. The American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement, and American Star in Agriscience represent the best among this year’s American Degree recipients. Each award recognizes FFA members who have developed outstanding skills and competencies throughout their Supervised Agricultural Experiences. A panel of judges will interview the finalists this fall and select one winner from each award category, which will be announced at the 99th annual National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis this fall. The finalists are: American Star Farmer Bailee Amstutz from the North […] The post National FFA Organization announces 2026 top Star Award finalists appeared first on […]