The president of the National Farmers Union says John Deere’s right-to-repair settlement is a win for farmers and ranchers. Rob Larew tells Brownfield, “There’s been a lot of promises made over the years from John Deere and others about truly opening access to farmers and independent repair shops to be able to repair equipment. But […] The post NFU, AFPI applaud Deere right-to-repair settlement appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
The USDA has reduced its 2026 red meat production guess, while increasing expectations for poultry. Beef is projected at 25.288 billion pounds, down 150 million from June due to tight ready numbers, with an average steer price of $251.10, up $.94, against lower imports, exports, and consumption. Pork is seen at 27.955 billion pounds, 40 […] The post USDA beef, pork estimates down from June appeared first on Brownfield Ag […]
An assistant vice president of underwriting and sales with Nationwide Insurance says agriculture’s quick adaptation of drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles, is bringing with it new considerations for farm insurance policies. Justin Owens says a typical farm policy likely doesn’t cover drones and the inherent liability that comes with them. “Some farm policies today actually […] The post Increased ag drone use spurring insurance coverage options appeared first on Brownfield […]
A certified real estate appraiser with Compeer Financial says farmland values remain relatively stable. Ethan Koch, who’s based in west central Illinois, tells Brownfield, “What we’re kind of seeing in our data is a lot of those values peaked in late 2022 and 2023.” He says, “I’ve seen about a 10% retraction from those peak […] The post Stable land values drawing increased investment interest appeared first on Brownfield Ag […]
The USDA slashed new crop rice ending stocks, while increasing the carryout for cotton. Rice ending stocks for the marketing year that starts August 1st were cut by 11.9 million hundredweight to 30.9 million, primarily on reductions to old crop ending stocks and this year’s crop, but with higher imports. The production adjustment followed the […] The post USDA adjusts rice, cotton production projections appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.
A technical service manager says farmers are seeing increased disease pressure in their corn crops this year. Adam Bryne covers Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan with FMC says tar spot is on everyone’s minds, but producers shouldn’t ignore northern corn leaf blight and grey leaf spot. “Every two to three weeks it can go through a […] The post Weather swings fueling tar spot and other disease concerns across the Midwest […]
The U.S. EPA has proposed changes to federal diesel emissions regulations that would eliminate vehicle deratements caused by Diesel Exhaust Fluid system failures. T.J. Wilson, deputy director of rural policy for the America First Policy Institute, says the EPA’s rule revision would save American truckers an estimated $12 billion. “It effectively ends deratements for new […] The post EPA proposes end to DEF-related engine deratements appeared first on Brownfield Ag […]
Tar spot has been confirmed in Wisconsin for the first time this season. University of Wisconsin’s Damon Smith tells Brownfield the disease was found by an ag consultant in Lafayette County. “It is at low incidence and severity right now, so that is good, but indeed a first report,” he shares. “If we look at […] The post Tar spot found in Southwest Wisconsin, growers urged to keep scouting appeared […]
As the U.S. corn crop faces increased disease pressure, two farmers in the Western Corn Belt say crop health remains a top priority. South-central Nebraska farmer Mike Bergen says he’s budgeted for two fungicide passes on all of his acres. “Not sure I’m going to need it. If we stay really hot, I’m not sure […] The post Western Corn Belt farmers prepare for rising corn disease pressure appeared first […]
