Tar spot is here to stay
A regional agronomist at AgriGold says farmers should select hybrids that have a higher resistance to tar spot in 2025. West Central Illinois based Brett Leahr says the disease is here to […]
Corn export inspections up on week, others down
The USDA says that as of the week ending November 14th, corn, soybean, and wheat export inspections are ahead of the respective paces need to meet projections for the current […]
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Stader GPAC Football special teams player of the week
Eli Stader of Northwestern College is this week’s GPAC Football Special Teams Player-of-the-Week. Stader, a senior from Cedar Grove, Wisconsin, was impactful in Northwestern’s 71-7 win on Saturday, most notably […]
Public meeting planned Wednesday on proposed Cedar Rapids casino
Supporters and opponents of the proposed Cedar Crossing Casino in Cedar Rapids have a chance this week to share their views with state regulators. The Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission […]
Stabenow introduces farm bill in committee
U.S. Senate Ag Committee chair Debbie Stabenow has introduced her version of a farm bill for consideration. The proposed legislation includes $39 billion in new resources including $20 billion for […]
Cheesemakers, dairy cooperative pleased with final FMMO decision
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service released their final decision on the federal milk marketing orders last week, and some groups are satisfied with what farmers and their cooperatives will vote on. […]
Ample propane supplies this winter
An industry expert says there should plenty of propane on hand this winter. Mike Newland, director of agriculture business development with the Propane Education & Research Council, tells Brownfield… “Corn […]
More Weed Control Solutions
Corteva Agriscience U.S. Product Manager for soybean herbicides Drake Robards says the company will offer three new products in 2025. He tells Brownfield Kyber Pro Herbicide and Sonic Boom Herbicide are […]
Expanding markets for U.S. soy
A farmer leader with the United Soybean Board says the soy checkoff is focused on developing new international markets. Minnesota farmer Patrick O’Leary says growing export markets is crucial for […]
