Nebraska farmer says planting finished and emergence is a concern
A southeast Nebraska farmer says he’s wrapped up planting due to abnormally dry and warm conditions. Logan Bredemeier tells Brownfield he finished at the end of April. “For the most […]
62% of U.S. corn, 48% of soybeans planted
U.S. corn planting has surged past the halfway mark and soybeans are getting close. That followed a generally favorable week of planting conditions in many key U.S. growing areas. The […]
Wheat streak mosaic virus outbreak spotted in Kansas
An assistant professor of wheat and forage crops says an outbreak of wheat streak mosaic virus could be impacting crop conditions in Kansas. Kelsey Anderson Onofre is with Kansas State […]
China trade agreement good first step for soybean farmers
The president of the American Soybean Association says the trade deal in principle between the U.S. and China is a good first step. Caleb Ragland, a Kentucky farmer, says the […]
UK trade deal could boost Ohio ethanol production
The trade agreement in principle with the United Kingdom could be an opportunity for the state’s ethanol industry. Wendy Osborn says Ohio is currently the 7th largest producer of ethanol […]
USDA trims 2025 red meat, poultry, egg outlooks
The USDA has trimmed its expectations for red meat and poultry production this year. Beef is now projected at 26.423 billion pounds, a drop of 277 million because of import […]
Ag coalition calls for a protected full farm bill in reconciliation
The National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition is urging Congress to prevent putting a new farm bill in jeopardy by at least maintaining USDA spending in the reconciliation process. Policy Director Mike […]
Gene-edited pigs approved for U.S. market
The chief operating officer at Genus PIC says pigs produced to be resistant to Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) have been approved for sale to U.S. consumers by the […]
Congressman Feenstra Files Paperwork for Gubernatorial Campaign
Republican Congressman Randy Feenstra has filed the paperwork to begin raising money for a campaign for governor. Radio Iowa’s O. Kay Henderson reports: Governor Kim Reynolds announced a month ago […]
BioLumic secures funding for light activated seed traits
An ag tech company says its new light activated non-GMO seed traits have received a funding boost. Alex Fotsch with BioLumic tells Brownfield xTraits are the world’s first seed traits […]
