Crop insurance: Get the base acres right
A crop insurance specialist is urging producers to make sure the Farm Service Agency has the right base acre data. Mike Boen with Compeer Financial says, “You only get paid […]
Importance of spring nitrogen stabilizers
A nutrient management specialist is stressing the importance of spring nitrogen stabilizers. John Stoffer with Corteva Agriscience tells Brownfield most farmers understand the need for N stabilization in the fall. […]
Fall fertilizer purchases bringing a sense of security
The Michigan Soybean Committee President says he’s thankful to have the inputs he needs for spring as tariff threats create more market uncertainty. Mark Senk tells Brownfield fertilizer buying has […]
Traceability and innovation crucial to keeping the swine herd healthy
The presence of African swine fever in the Caribbean brings the risk of the disease closer to the U.S. Burke Healey, USDA domestic ASF response lead, says traceability and innovation […]
Hull Man Charged with Attempted Murder and Arson
Orange City, Iowa — A Hull man charged with attempted murder and arson has changed his plea to guilty as part of a plea agreement. According to the Sioux County […]
UI considers abandoning nature area after six decades
The University of Iowa is reviewing its lease on the MacBride Nature Recreation Area to determine whether it makes sense to keep the nature area for economic and educational purposes. […]
Year of caution
The president of the Illinois Farm Bureau says his farming operation is approaching 2025 with caution. Brian Duncan, who raises grain and livestock in Ogle County, tells Brownfield capital expenditures […]
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Ohio Corn and Wheat wants a fix for year-round E-15
Ag groups across the country are optimistic year-round E-15 will become a reality in 2025. Tadd Nicholson, executive director of the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association, says it’s been a […]
Old crop marketing window getting smaller
The optimal window to market old crop grain is getting smaller. Iowa Farm Bureau Farmer Education Program Manager Zach Brummer says a lot of farmers stored more corn and soybeans […]
