Track fertilizer, chemical, seed, fuel, and application timing discussion that shapes crop economics and operating decisions across the United States.
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Brownfield Ag News · Jul 24, 2026
What happens when financial pressures hit specialty crop growers? As input costs soar, producers of crops like strawberries are feeling the squeeze similar to their row crop counterparts. John Newton from the American Farm...
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 29, 2026
As input costs soar, farmers are finding innovative ways to adapt, particularly through improved nutrient efficiency. Adam Baumann, a farmer from north central Wisconsin, highlights his strategy of closely monitoring nitrogen use to enhance...
Brownfield Ag News · Jul 30, 2026
As farmers prepare for their 2027 crop decisions, the pressure from rising input costs is more pronounced than in previous years. The CEO of Pivot Bio, Chris Abbott, highlights that the current situation differs...
Brownfield Ag News · Aug 4, 2026
What’s weighing heavily on farmers’ minds as they plan for the 2027 crop? A producer from southwestern Wisconsin reveals that the current agricultural economy is affecting morale, with soaring input costs and low commodity...
LSU AgCenter · Aug 6, 2026
Could an early rice harvest in Louisiana provide relief to farmers facing low prices? The state's rice producers are currently harvesting ahead of schedule, but they are grappling with high input costs and low...
Brownfield Ag News · Aug 10, 2026
What’s causing a divide in sentiment between crop and livestock producers? The latest Ag Economy Barometer from Purdue University highlights a notable gap, with crop producers expressing greater concerns about input costs and financial...
Brownfield Ag News · Aug 10, 2026
Could a push for fertilizer price transparency be the relief farmers need? Todd Wentzel, vice president of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association, believes that recent federal efforts to introduce a fertilizer transparency bill could...
Brownfield Ag News · Aug 13, 2026
What happens when input costs rise sharply for farmers? A southwest Minnesota farmer is feeling the pressure as he faces significantly higher fertilizer prices compared to last year. Bob Worth, who cultivates corn and...