Big week for new crop soybean, corn export sales
Export demand for new crop corn and soybeans continues to improve as prices decline. The USDA says new crop sales for both corn and beans during the week ending August […]
Kubota showcases RTV-X diesel utility vehicle
Kubota highlighted the new features of its RTV-X during the Farm Progress Show. Product marketing specialist Andrew Pittard tells Brownfield the revised hood has a more muscular look, the tires […]
Grain storage a big topic at Farm Progress Show
Grain handling and storage has been one of the biggest topics at the 2024 Farm Progress Show. Sukup Manufacturing chairman Charles Sukup tells Brownfield as farmers face lower commodity prices, […]
Ag companies adjust to weakening farm economy
(Pictured: AgroLiquid’s Ryan Harbison at the 2024 Farm Progress Show – Photo by Brent Barnett/Brownfield) Some ag companies have made changes to help farmers navigate the current economic downturn. Chris […]
Variable cash rental agreements gaining popularity
The Illinois Society of Professional Farm Managers and Rural Appraisers says variable cash rental agreements are gaining popularity. Luke Worrell, chair of the organization’s Farmland Values & Lease Trends Committee, […]
Agronomist calls 2024 growing season very unique
An agronomist suggests the 2024 growing season has been quite unique. Tony Lenz covers Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota for Stine Seed and says he’s expecting a wide range […]
Leaders discuss Ag Bill at Farm Progress Show in Boone
The new Farm Bill that has been delayed multiple times is one of the key topics of discussion at the Iowa Farm Progress Show that’s going on in Boone. U.S. […]
Southern Illinois farmer optimistic headed into harvest
A southern Illinois farmer says despite some challenges he has high hopes for the upcoming harvest. Granvil Travis, who farms in Massac County, tells Brownfield… “I don’t know that we’ll […]
State regulators issue Summit Carbon pipeline permit
The Iowa Utilities Commission has issued a a hazardous liquid pipeline permit for Summit Carbon Solutions. The Commission ruled in June that it would grant the permit to Summit Carbon […]
Forecast: More storms and heat for Iowa, then a pleasant Labor Day weekend
Forecasters say Iowa should see ideal weather for the Labor Day weekend, but things may get steamy and stormy before the holiday arrives. Meteorologist Craig Cogil, at the National Weather […]
