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At Commodity Classic 2026, Helena Product Manager Paul Sauer discussed a new herbicide designed to help growers stay ahead of tough weeds early in the season Sauer tells Brownfield the new product, called Testament, is a corn and soybean herbicide formulated to provide strong early-season control and reduce the need for costly rescue treatments later […]

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A major brand restructuring by GDM Seeds is designed to bring a stronger regional focus and more consistent results to farmers across the U.S. Dave Hoy, Agronomy Manager for AgriGold, says the strategy centers on listening to farmers and delivering solutions that fit local production needs. Hoy tells Brownfield the realignment allows the company to […]

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Farmers continue to face mounting challenges—from tightening operating budgets to herbicide-resistant weeds and unpredictable disease pressure. At the 2026 farm show season, UPL is highlighting several tools designed to help growers protect yields and manage costs. Lynn Justesen, Technical Sales Support for Northern Field Crops with UPL says the company is consistently hearing two major […]

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Reducing fertilizer costs without sacrificing yield potential is top of mind for many farmers in today’s uncertain ag economy. At the Commodity Classic trade show, Brownfield spoke with Craig Dick, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Phospholutions, who was joined by central Iowa farmer Andy DeVries to discuss how growers are using the company’s […]

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Adjuvants continue to play an important role in helping farmers get the most out of their crop protection programs. At the 2026 Commodity Classic, Brownfield caught up with Austin Anderson, who says growers should remember that not all adjuvants are created equal. Anderson, Brand Manager for Adjuvants at Helena Agri-Enterprises, says the right adjuvant can […]

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Biosolutions are playing an increasingly important role in crop production, especially as farmers look for ways to improve efficiency and profitability. Adam Kayser, technical agronomist with Novonesis, tells Brownfield the company may not be familiar to every grower by name, but many farmers already know the technologies and products it has brought to the marketplace […]

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Farmers attending the 2026 Commodity Classic 2026 got their first look at a new combine designed to deliver high-capacity performance and advanced harvesting technology. Matthew Poling, Combine Product Sales Specialist with CLAAS of America, tells Brownfield the CLAAS LEXION 8500 combine made its North American debut at the show. The machine is part of the […]

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Farmers looking for added protection against damaging soybean diseases have a biological option that delivers season-long benefits. According to Jared Cottenie, marketing manager for Heads Up Plant Protectants, the company’s biological seed treatment provides protection against major diseases like White Mold and Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS). Cottenie tells Brownfield the product is one of the […]

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Farmers attending Commodity Classic were highly engaged on the trade show floor, asking questions and searching for practical solutions to help manage tight margins. Reid Abbott, Great Plains Regional Agronomist for AgroLiquid, says the current ag economy is prompting many growers to rethink how they approach crop nutrition. That could include adjusting application methods, adopting […]

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Labor shortages remain a challenge for many farms, and new technology from Massey Ferguson aims to help producers maintain efficiency and consistency in the field. At the recent Commodity Classic in San Antonio, the company introduced Tractor Implement Management (TIM) as part of updates to the MF 9S Series tractor lineup. Derek Reusser, senior marketing […]

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Farmer-owned seed company DLF highlighted its commitment to innovation and farmer-focused solutions at the Commodity Classic. Owned by approximately 2,800 farmers around the world, DLF says its structure helps the company stay closely connected to the needs of growers and the realities of modern agriculture. The company focuses on enriching land, life and people through […]

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Corteva launched three new soybean herbicides in 2025 – Enversa, Sonic Boom, and Kyper Pro. Drake Robards, U.S. Portfolio Marketing Lead for Corteva soybean herbicides tells Brownfield all three were highly successful and will continue to be offered for a long time. During a time of a down ag economy, Robards reminds farmers that Corteva […]

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Andrew Luzum, Nitrogen Stabilizer Specialist covering Iowa and Illinois tells Brownfield nitrogen is one of the most expensive inputs on corn acres and farmers want to be sure it stays in place for the crop. N-Serve nitrogen stabilizer turns 50 this year. Luzum tells Brownfield it has had a huge positive environmental impact and increased […]

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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 […]

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Visitors to the AMVAC booth at 2026 Commodity Classic heard about solutions to help them be more profitable. Mark Foster, Director of Global Commercial Operations, tells Brownfield AMVAC offers proven products and chemistries that control insects, weeds and other pest pressures. AMVAC is rolling out a new product this spring that will provide rootworm control […]

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PTx showcased the ArrowTube seed delivery system at 2026 Commodity Classic. Caleb Stuber on the PTx strategic marketing team tells Brownfield ArrowTube relies on controlled acceleration and carefully placed friction to guide each seed through a precisely engineered channel from the meter to the furrow. A knife creates a narrow sub-furrow where the properly positioned […]

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With the agricultural economy tighter than ever, farmers are looking for ways to get the most out of every acre without overspending. Croplan Seed is helping growers navigate that challenge with a focus on data, testing, and local knowledge. Jeff Osterhaus, Seed Portfolio Manager with Croplan, explained that while many companies offer strong products, Croplan […]

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Syngenta is set to introduce Durastak, its latest corn trait technology, for the 2027 growing season. This innovation features the first-ever triple-Bt protein stack in the industry, delivering advanced control against corn rootworm. Built to tackle resistance, Durastak™ offers up to 50% stronger protection than Duracade™ and an average yield increase of 9.7 bushels per […]

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