Ohio farmer says he expects harvest to start early
A southern Ohio farmer says he expects to start harvest as early as next week. Greg Corcoran says it’s been a rough year. “We’re pretty deficient across all three counties […]
NCGA President says expanding markets for corn and ethanol needs to continue
Expanding trade markets for corn and ethanol is a priority for the National Corn Growers Association. NCGA President Harold Wolle says passage of the Next Generation Fuels Act is needed. “Which […]
BASF launching soybean line
BASF is showcasing its first ever soybean line at the 2024 Farm Progress Show. Bryan Perry with BASF tells Brownfield… “Our Xitavo soybean seed brand will be launching 12 varieties […]
Julie Coyle & Tara Ramos
Big Sioux River Days
Let crop insurance agent know about silage plans
A product analyst with Country Financial says farmers planning to chop corn silage need to first have a conversation with their crop insurance agent. Brian Davis tells Brownfield… “Farmers who […]
Sioux Center Approves New Land Use Plan
The Sioux Center City Council approved an amendment to the Urban Renewal Plan in a public hearing at Monday’s city council meeting. The amendment includes several projects including the library, […]
College Savings Iowa gets a new name to reflect more education options
The longtime state operated fund used to help parents and students save for college is getting a new name. State Treasurer Roby Smith oversees the College Savings Iowa plan. “It’s […]
Harvest begins for west central Indiana farmer
A west central Indiana farmer says early harvest results are promising. Jason Brier, who farms in Warren County on the Indiana/Illinois border, says he began harvesting his March planted corn […]
Pivot Bio’s new Chief Commercial Officer outlines 2025 priorities
Chris Turner, Pivot Bio’s new Chief Commercial Officer, tells Brownfield he understands the evolving financial dynamics that farmers are facing, including downward commodity pressure and rising input costs. Turner recently […]
Increasing efficiency with Fendt’s Momentum planters
AGCO product specialist Kirby Woods tells Brownfield Fendt’s new Momentum 30-Foot Planter is designed for smaller fields, and it features a groundbreaking 52″ vertical range to tackle challenging terrain. The […]
