Michigan farmer: We can’t cut back on inputs anymore
A northern Michigan farmer says he’s concerned about crop protection pricing and availability in 2025. Scott Miller says he’s already planning to lower input usage and can’t risk further reductions. […]
Good start to 2025 for ethanol exports
U.S. ethanol exports started 2025 on a strong note. The Renewable Fuels Association says 198.1 million gallons of ethanol were exported in January, a nine-month high and an increase of […]
USB says the checkoff has significant return on investment
The United Soybean Board recently released a Return on Investment study about the benefits of the checkoff program. USB’s treasurer, Matt Guest, talks about the checkoff and where his farm […]
Midwest drought subsiding slightly
A climatologist with the National Drought Mitigation Center says drought conditions in the Corn Belt have recovered somewhat over the winter. Brian Fuchs points to eastern states like Indiana and Ohio. “Over […]
Iowans should start prepping the kids now for losing an hour of sleep on Sunday
Iowans will need to switch all of their clocks ahead an hour this weekend as we shift back to Daylight Saving Time, and a pediatrician says if you have kids, […]
Planning ahead for the upcoming growing season
Minnesota-based Channel Technical Agronomist Todd Vagts talked to Brownfield at Commodity Classic about new trait technologies and the upcoming 2025 growing season. Hear the full interview from Denver, Colorado below. […]
Increase nitrogen and yield with Envita
Brownfield caught up with Jamie Zbinden, technical sales representative for Azotic Technologies, to talk about their new product formulations. Learn more about how Entiva allows farmers to maintain their nitrogen […]
Corn, wheat, pork export sales above a week ago
Export sales for a few key commodities saw improvements during the week ending February 27th. The USDA says corn, wheat, pork, soybean products, and cotton sales all saw week-to-week increases, […]
Michigan FFA Association charters 6 new programs
The Michigan FFA Association continues to expand agricultural education programs across the state. President Hunter Bognar tells Brownfield, “We’re really accepting so many new things in agriculture with the constant […]
Iowa Ag Secretary encouraged by Central America trade mission
The top ag official in Iowa is encouraged following a recent trade mission to Central America. Ag Secretary Mike Naig says Costa Rica and Guatemala are two strong export markets […]
