Corteva Agriscience U.S. Crop Protection Technical Lead Dr. Eric Scherder tells Brownfield that 2026 is shaping up to be a challenging year for farmers across the country. With tight margins and unpredictable growing conditions, Scherder says growers will need to make careful, strategic decisions. He notes that Corteva offers a broad portfolio of crop protection […]

The post Corteva Agriscience Expert Warns 2026 Will Be Challenging, Urges Growers to Prioritize Pre-Emergence and Product Stewardship appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

Planting soybeans early can complicate weed management. Corteva Agriscience market development specialist Jeff Bode says there’s a vast amount of weed species growers contend with at the start of the growing season. “So first we have our winter annuals, if you’re in a no-till or minimal till situation. And we also have to contend with […]

The post Early soybean planting brings added weed control challenges appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

The USDA’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs says holding trade partners accountable has been one of the administration’s top priorities. Luke Lindberg told the U.S. House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture on Wednesday that reciprocity requires enforcement. “USDA works closely with our colleagues at the US Trade Representative’s Office to ensure commitments are […]

The post Lawmakers question Lindberg on China trade accountability appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.

At the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, live and feeder cattle were sharply higher on cash optimism and stronger boxed beef during the session. April live cattle closed $4.222 higher at $238.35 and June live cattle closed $4.50 higher at $235.17.  April feeder cattle closed $7.45 higher at $360.75 and May feeder cattle closed $7.65 higher at […]

The post Cattle futures sharply higher, optimistic about cash business appeared first on Brownfield Ag News.