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July 4th | Independence, Agricultural Adaptation, and the Land

This 4th of July program, hosted by Todd Gleason, explores the history of agricultural adaptation and innovation in the United States, drawing a parallel to the founding spirit of the Declaration of Independence. The broadcast features three historical segments ...
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Rep. Hinson says ag labor shortages need attention

U.S. Congresswoman Ashley Hinson says she supports efforts that could help address the ag labor crisis. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield the issue has been prevalent in her state. "I know ag workforce is important," she said. "It's a ...
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Grassley backs temporary suspension of phosphate fertilizer duties

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says President Trump made the right call to lift countervailing duties on phosphate fertilizer from Morocco. "We finally got some results of talking about the tariffs on Moroccan phosphate coming into this country," he said. ...
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Prevent plant claims likely in soaked southeastern Illinois

A technical services representative with BASF says some southeastern Illinois farmers have struggled to find windows to plant this year. Mike Probst, who's based in Effingham County, says his area has been inundated with heavy rains throughout the ...
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Jul 02 | Commodity Week

In the July 2 edition of Commodity Week, host Todd Gleason and panelists Shane Holtorf, Naomi Blohm, and Matt Bennett review regional disparities in crop conditions, highlighting strong growth in Iowa and Wisconsin against waterlogged, disease-threatened fields in East ...
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Jul 02 | Closing Market Report

The July 2, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report highlights commodity settlements and a shift toward a weather-driven market. Analyst Matt Bennett and industry leaders discuss the agricultural risks of the USMCA entering an annual review process rather ...
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Falling farm income pressuring crop sector

An ag economist says declining farm income trends continue to raise concerns across the farm economy. Scott Irwin, professor and chair of agricultural marketing at the University of Illinois, says the downward movement has occurred in just a few ...
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Sen. Grassley lauds USDA response to New World screwworm

U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he's continuing to monitor New World screwworm developments in the southern part of the country. The Iowa Republican tells Brownfield the pest hasn't pushed too far north. "They are making a good faith effort ...
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Politics complicate push for year-round E15, Iowa Farm Bureau president says

Questions loom over the status of E15 legislation in the U.S. Senate. "Mixed signals is very accurate." Iowa Farm Bureau president Brent Johnson says he's heard members of Congress say E15 can't pass on its own, while others ...
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USDA’s Feedstock Rule mostly positive for corn farmers

The president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association (ICGA) says the USDA's recently released Regenerative Feedstock Rule is generally good news for farmers. Mark Bunselmeyer, who farms in Macon County, says it's a clear framework that offers producers a ...
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Jul 01 | Closing Market Report

The July 1, 2026, edition of the Closing Market Report covers recent commodity market trends and global weather impacts. The episode opens with a daily market recap, noting gains in corn, soybeans, and wheat futures, alongside slight declines in ...
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Corn farmers encouraged to plan for tar spot

Midwestern corn farmers should be on high alert for tar spot. A technical services representative with BASF says the number of tar spot confirmations across the U.S. continues to climb. Mike Probst, who covers central and southern Illinois, ...
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