ASA closely monitoring port strike threats
A leader with the American Soybean Association says she’s concerned about the threat of a port strike and its potential impact on the soy industry. ASA director of government affairs […]
CLAAS FarmPoint helps reduce farmer downtime
Keeping farmers running in the fields longer has been one of the biggest success stories for CLAAS FarmPoint. Patricio Frangella, head of commercial development, says the company relies more on mobile […]
A Deep Dive into the Ag Economy Barometer
Farmers have been concerned about the ag economy, but last month’s survey dropped to it’s lowest level since 2016. Jim Mintert with Purdue’s Center for Commerical Agriculture takes a deeper dive […]
Agronomist says farmers should be thinking ahead on herbicide programs
As farmers head into harvest an agronomist says they should be thinking about their herbicide programs. Dean Grossnickle, with Syngenta tells Brownfield… “We really rely on that canopy for suppression of […]
Harvest low for corn expected after USDA report
The September USDA report confirmed lower ending stocks, good demand and record corn and soybean yields. “Clients are confirming that, too, with early harvested numbers.” Naomi Blohm with Total Farm […]
Pilot Knob Park near Forest City turns 100 years old
A park east of Forest City that is the second highest point in Iowa will mark its 100th anniversary Saturday. Pilot Knob State Park Manager Katie Hemann (He-man) says people […]
Late disease impacting corn crop
An Illinois agronomist says late disease is impacting the corn crop. David Kleinschmidt, owner of Progressive Agronomy Consulting, tells Brownfield… “Tar spot kind of came in late even after guys […]
Dry conditions mean Corps will keep Missouri River levels low
The drought has eased across much of the Midwest, but dry conditions persist in the upper Missouri River basin, prompting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to keep releases from […]
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Ernst calls on Mexico to step up, get kidnapped Iowan released
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst says she’s pressing Mexican authorities to secure the safe return of a 51-year-old Des Moines woman who was kidnapped in northern Mexico a month ago. “Seriously, […]
