Tar spot attacks slowly, creating management challenges
A plant pathologist says tar spot is unlike many crop diseases. Dr. Damon Smith with the University of Wisconsin tells Brownfield they’re learning more about the biology of the tar […]
Closing Grain and Livestock Futures: December 6, 2024
Mar. corn closed at $4.40, up 5 centsJan. soybeans closed at $9.93 and 3/4, unchangedJan. soybean meal closed at $287.40, down $3.70Jan. soybean oil closed at 42.97, up 66 pointsMar. […]
Protect your eyes as part of H5N1 plan
The National Farm Medicine Center says the H5N1 avian influenza virus is not a big threat to human health. Melissa Ploeckelman tells Brownfield when people contract the virus, it’s similar […]
Eleven-year-old Indiana native puts together first ever Ringside for Riley fundraiser
An eleven-year-old from Alexandra, Indiana has partnered with the Indiana Beef Cattle Association to give back to the organization that helped save her life. Riley Hospital for Children is the state’s […]
‘Wreaths Across America’ events in Iowa this month to honor veterans
Volunteers in Sioux City’s Memorial Park Cemetery placed over 4400 wreaths at the gravesides of veterans today. Rene LaPierre, commander of American Legion Post 697, is the person who lead […]
Northern Illinois saw record yields in 2024
A pair of northern Illinois seed representatives say many farmers saw record yields in 2024. Jake Anderson covers the northern third of the state as a sales agronomist for Stine […]
2024 Nebraska Ag Expo to feature latest advancements in agriculture
Cindy Feldman, marketing director with the Iowa-Nebraska Equipment Dealers Association speaks with Brownfield’s Brandon Peoples about the upcoming Nebraska Ag Expo, taking place Dec 10-12 in Lincoln, Nebraska. AUDIO: Nebraska […]
NCBA watching 2025 tax policy
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is engaged as Congress prepares to write a new tax bill in 2025. NCBA president-elect Buck Wehrbein says there are several provisions in the Tax […]
H-2A wage methodology severally flawed & needs to be modernized
The Great Lakes Ag Labor Services says mandated H-2A guest worker wages contradict other Department of Labor programs. Sarah Black tells Brownfield a Michigan farm using the H-2A program participated […]
Looking back on Iowa’s 2024 harvest season
Iowa’s climatologist says the 2024 harvest season was a pleasant surprise. Justin Glisan says many farmers overcame significant weather challenges. “With the amount of moisture we received through the early […]
